Empowering wellness, one champion at a time
The University of Texas at Austin supports the health and wellness of faculty and staff by providing programs and resources to make healthy choices and foster a culture of wellness.
Wellness Champions facilitate health and well-being awareness, education, and engagement support in wellness initiative activities and programs. Apply now on Qualtrics.
Purpose:
- Increase health and well-being awareness.
- Promote University wellness services and resources among faculty and staff.
- Encourage involvement in wellness activities and programs.
- Motivate and empower a wellness community.
Role of a Wellness Champion:
- Partners with HealthPoint Wellness and representatives to gain insight into existing employee wellness resources and upcoming activities/events.
- Serves as a partner contact for wellness-related information.
- Actively promotes activities and events.
- Provide feedback on activities and events.
- Recommends improvements and ideas to enhance a culture of wellness.
- Serves as a representative and motivator of health & wellness.
- Demonstrates active visibility and involvement in coordinated University employee wellness activities.
Stressbusters Program
One of the perks of becoming a Wellness Champion is the opportunity to apply to host a Stressbuster for your department. Stressbusters are short, engaging wellness experiences designed to help employees recharge, connect, and reduce stress during the workday.
Wellness Champions interested in hosting a Stressbuster can apply using the link below. Program details and examples are included in the application materials. Apply here: https://bit.ly/45rdL2p