Resources for Faculty & Staff
UMW Human Resources
UMW Human Resources has several resources for employee well-being:
- Employee Assistance Program: All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs that include up to four no-cost sessions for challenges related to various issues, including mental health, substance abuse, grief, and child care. The Anthem EAP is now opened to all staff and faculty no matter their insurance coverage or lack thereof.
- Employee Relations: The Employee Relations Department provides a place where UMW faculty and staff and their supervisors can discuss work-related situations in order to advise, provide information, or make referrals to valuable resources on and off campus.
The Commonwealth of Virginia also has wellness resources on its CommonHealth site, including discounted Weight Watchers for state employees, videos, and resources on issues such as stress, metabolic health, sleep patterns, and healthy aging.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation has several resources available to UMW faculty and staff:
- Membership to the Fitness Center, which includes cardio and strength equipment and lap swim during specified times.
- Faculty/Staff-Only group fitness classes: Employee Fitness Programs – Campus Recreation
- Participation in all group fitness classes with purchase of a pass: Fitness Classes – Campus Recreation
- Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course: Mindfulness & Meditation – Campus Recreation
