SUPPORTING WELL-BEING & MENTAL HEALTH
The units of UI Employee Assistance Program, UI Family Services, and UI Wellness / liveWELL are committed to supporting a healthy campus culture through both individual and organizational strategies.
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources provides leadership in shaping an equitable and inclusive culture that drives diversity, excellence and innovation by supporting talent, engagement, and the employee work experience.
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES HEALTH & WELL-BEING ANNUAL REPORT FY23
WELL-BEING & MENTAL HEALTH HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS
EMERGENCY HARDSHIP FUND (EHF)
The EHF was established in 2021 for employees who have an unforeseen financial emergency who meet income and employment eligibility guidelines. In 2022, 34% of UI faculty and staff reported having trouble concentrating or doing their best work because of financial stress, a 5% increase from 2021.
58 grants awarded totaling $50,000 in FY23
96% of award recipients agree to strongly agree the application for the EHF was easy to complete
96% of award recipients agree to strongly agree their personal well-being has or will improve as a result of receiving funds
ACADEMIC CARETAKING FUND
“It had been a difficult year financially when my furnace broke down during the coldest part of winter. I can’t tell you how fast and respectful the Hardship Fund staff were. Thank you very much, this is an amazing service.”
Family Services launched the J.J. NeimanBrown Memorial Fund in early 2022 to support child or other caretaking costs for faculty and postdoctoral researchers as they engage in professional and academic development opportunities. This fund was established by UI faculty member Maurine Neiman and her husband Bennett Brown in memory of their three-year-old son J.J., who unexpectedly died in his sleep in 2020. Since his loss Maurine and Bennett have focused on making meaning out of tragedy, working to ensure J.J.’s name lives on as a source of joy and positive change.
A total of $3,305 was allocated among seven recipients to support:
• Travel to attend conferences
• Expenses related to presenting research at symposium
• Child care expenses to allow for attending academic meeting
“This has allowed me to make choices that I'm not sure I would have made if there was no chance for some financial assistance. It also makes me feel that I might be able to take advantage of some opportunities that I otherwise wouldn't have considered (i.e. taking my daughter with me to a conference, or hiring care for her while I'm gone).”
Recipient of Academic Caretaking Fund, 2023
Recipient of Emergency Hardship Fund, 2023
SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
UI EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has experienced a 36% increase in participants this year (2,787) as compared to FY22. The majority of individuals seeking assistance are seen in less than one week, utilizing both telehealth and in-person service options to participants.
2,787 participants in
2,204 sessions
95% agree to strongly agree they would recommend EAP
88% agree to strongly agree their identities were respected
99% agree to strongly agree delivery method was successful
Savings of $222,604 using internal EAP counselors versus external providers
Top Reasons Faculty & Staff are Attending EAP
TRAINING PRESENTATIONS & CAMPUS IMPACT
2,292
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
95 TRAINING PRESENTATIONS
17 TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDING:
• Suicide Prevention (Question, Persuade, Refer and Kognito At Risk)
• Burnout/Compassion Fatigue
• Financial Well-Being
• Mindfulness
• Caregiving
• Resilience
83% OF TRAINING PARTICIPANTS
Would recommend the attended training to others
“I got great tips on ways to create positive life habits. I liked being able to eat my lunch while watching and not miss work time.” liveWELL Training Participant, 2023
Anxiety Job Stress Martial/ Relationship Issues
Depression/
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS
HEALTH & WELL-BEING:
JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
17,099
Total participants that used UI Employee Assistance Program, UI Family Services, and/or liveWELL
10,103 Unique Faculty & Staff Represented
95% Agreed my identities were respected*
* According to Post-Program Survey for Health & Productivity Units
IOWA HEALTHIEST STATE AWARD
The University of Iowa Employee Health & WellBeing Program was the recipient of the 2023 Iowa Healthiest State Award in the large business category. The annual award celebrates individuals, communities, and organizations implementing best practices to support the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans.
The Health and Well‑Being areas of University Human Resources include UI Employee Assistance Program, Family Services, and UI Wellness / liveWELL .
We offer programs and services to address many aspects of well-being:
• Financial
• Physical Activity
• Workplace Wellness
• Family and Relationships
• Emotional Support
• Nutrition
• Chronic Condition Prevention
• Workplace Flexibility
• Resilience
• Child Care Resources
• Elder Caregiving Resources
• Managing Stress
We work with these partners from campus and the community:
• Horizons, A Family Service Alliance
• LivWell Seniors, Inc.
• TIAA
• University Employee Health Clinic
• Recreational Services
• UI Health Care
• Carver College of Medicine
• Dept. of Health and Human Physiology
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photo: Justin Torner/UI Office
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