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This seminar happening on Tues. Nov. 8 at 3pm in the HR Training Room (CRT Suite 200) is designed to help you have conversations about finances, POAs and wills, and if applicable how to access VA benefits. You can register for this seminar by logging into Ignite and searching the seminar title inside the Learning Module tile.
Thank you to our Baylor staff volunteers, campus partners and student volunteers for helping the Baylor Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night be one to remember. Their hard work ensured that the Baylor family, inclusive of Aramark employees could enjoy a fun-filled, relaxing evening. We appreciate all volunteers for taking time out of their day to work various volunteer jobs and welcome guests. We have received positive feedback from attendees saying they felt recognized and appreciated by Baylor, in part, thanks to volunteer participation. Wonderful volunteers like the ones who helped on this event are what make Baylor a great place to work. Thank you and Sic'Em Bears!
Don't forget that the second session of the Baylor 101 series is coming up this week, Thurs. Oct. 27 at 1pm. It will cover Baylor University's endowment and how endowment funds are acquired, managed and dispersed across the university. All Baylor 101 sessions will be held virtually, will provide time for viewers to ask questions and will be recorded for your convenience. The third Baylor 101 session details the Board of Regents, the official governing body of Baylor University. This presentation will include details on the structure and responsibilities of the Board of Regents. Mark your calendars for Nov. 8, 1pm – 2pm, to attend this virtual session as well.
Stay healthy this winter! Make your appointment for the Health Center's special Pfizer bivalent booster clinic Thursday, Oct. 27, for faculty, staff, students, spouses and dependents 12+ on the first floor of the McLane Student Life Center.
When rightly understood, you vocation is a calling meant to bless you with joy. This video from Right Now Media at Work evaluates the four factors that shape our enjoyment of work: attitude, approach, aptitude and achievement.
No manager intends to fail, but there are some common mistakes that cause managers to get in their own way. This class discusses common leadership errors and ways managers can avoid them. You can register in Ignite for this class happening on October 26 10am-12pm via Microsoft Teams.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free and confidential resources, assessments, counseling, referrals and follow-up services to full time faculty and staff employees to support their personal and professional life. Learn more!
Join the Baylor Family at this year's Treat Night on October 27, 2022 from 6:30pm till 8:00pm. Please bring your Baylor ID and a canned good or $1 donation per child for entry. If you have any questions, concerns or need special accommodations, please email RHA_CLL@baylor.edu. Register today!
Register to join us the evening of Saturday, October 8 at McLane Stadium for appreciation of all you do for Baylor! All attendees will enjoy free food from local food trucks. Touchdown Alley becomes a playground of inflatables, face painting, cornhole and more. The most voted on movie to be played on the McLane Stadium Jumbotron is...ENCANTO! Be sure to check out McLane Stadium rules and guidelines prior to attending the event. We look forward to seeing you there. Sic'em!
Baylor HR will offer Crucial Conversations in October. Crucial Conversations is a 2-day course to help employees learn feedback and coaching skills related to tough discussions topics. Use the Learning Tile in Ignite to view available course dates and register. See what other professional development courses are being offered this fall at our Course Listings webpage.
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it's never too early to put financial plans in place. This education program will feature tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs, the benefits of early planning, as well as some information regarding important legal documentation to have in place. Session will be held Sept. 27 at 6:00pm in the CRT, Suite 200. Register today.
Do you want to know more about resources to help you or your family with counseling, crisis intervention or legal concerns? The Crisis, Health & Financial Resources webpage is a great place to get started.
Extensive information provided about available Baylor benefits is available at www.baylor.edu/hr/benefits.
Trying to quit smoking? You may be interested in this research study investigating physiological and subjective responses of adult smokers wanting to quit. The study is conducted on Baylor's campus (up to 8 sessions). Participants are compensated up to $365 and receive brief counseling sessions to assist them in quitting. For questions, please email Danielle_Young@baylor.edu.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of August! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
For the 11th time, Baylor University has attained elite Honor Roll status as a 2022 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program. Learn more about our recognition categories.
Last week we joined for the Fall Staff Meeting to hear more about United Way, a Q&A with President Livingstone and how faith informs our work from Dr. Sahr Mbriwa, Dr. Kimberly Black and Dr. Cindy Wu. If you missed it, watch the recording and be sure to listen for the appreciation night announcement!
Are you in a leadership role, supervising and managing others? Leading @ BU is a brand new newsletter from Baylor HR sent six times a year to Baylor's staff and faculty leaders. Each issue will have resources, tips and information to help you be an even better leader and help your direct reports perform at their best. First issue coming soon!
Passport Health will administer flu shots for ALL faculty, staff and students on September 14 (walk-ins available this day), 15, and 28 at the Baylor Sciences Building, Room E.201. The Flu and 65+ Flu shots will be offered. A Vitamin B-12 shot will be available for $25 by credit card only. Remember to wear a short sleeved shirt. Register today!
Benefits Open Enrollment is upon us. Baylor HR is communicating this topic to campus, but how can you as a manager best support your team during this process? Learn more from this Q&A with Baylor's Director of Benefits, Hank Steen.
As a leader at Baylor, you have the opportunity to directly impact the spiritual wellbeing of your colleagues and the teams you lead. In this section of the newly launched Leading @ BU newsletter, we will share resources to help you learn and grow in your own spiritual wellbeing. Feel free to share these resources with your team(s) during a staff meeting or even in one-on-one meetings with direct reports. Click the headline of this article to learn more!
To thank Baylor faculty and staff for their support, Baylor Athletics has a special offer to attend Saturday's home football game (8/17) against Texas State. With the code APPRECIATE, faculty and staff can buy $40 stadium tickets or $20 berm tickets. There will also be a tailgate for Baylor faculty and staff. Learn more!
Feedback culture is a familiar buzz phrase in the working environment, yet many of us still shy away from having difficult conversations. A feedback culture allows employees to share feedback, good or bad, with anyone in the organization, regardless of the position they hold. When in practice, this system creates healthy conversations, fosters better working relationships, and provides a better mindset to achieve goals. Click on the headline of this article to learn more!
A hybrid workforce is the new normal for the labor economy post covid. Presenting benefits eagerly embraced by many, it also comes with its own set of challenges for employees and managers. Challenges can range from feelings of loneliness, fear, and insecurity on your team, to the manager’s challenge of prioritizing employee work, and keeping teams unified and engaged. A big step for navigating the new landscape of work is understanding Baylor's policies around remote and hybrid work. Check out Baylor’s resources for remote and hybrid work here.
The Travel & Business Expense Policy consolidates, formalizes and expands on current travel and expense guidelines. Three virtual trainings are available: Tues. 9/27 9:30-11:00, Thurs. 9/29 3:00-4:30, and Wed. 10/5 2:00-3:30. Register in Ignite.
In this short video series Lessons for Managers, Horst Schulze, Co-founder of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, shares the key leadership principles he learned and led by throughout his career to create excellence.
The Latinx Faculty & Staff Association is going to have a fall semester general meeting on September 16 at noon inside the Penland Crossroads Cafeteria Conference Room. If you are interested in becoming a member of LFSA, please email LFSA@baylor.edu for more information.
Join the Baylor Round Table for its annual Membership Tea co-hosted by First Gent Livingstone and 2nd Gent Brickhouse at the Albritton House on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Engage with a cohort of women (female faculty and staff and female spouses of faculty and staff) to build your network, explore new (or current!) interests, and increase your service to Baylor students.
Baylor is looking forward to hosting another Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at McLane Stadium and Touchdown Alley this Fall, but we need your help! This year, you get to be a part of the movie selection. Please vote by selecting the movie you'd like to see at this year's event with your Baylor Family. Sic'Em!
The annual Student Employment Training and Compliance Review is available now in the Ignite Learn Module. All faculty and staff who supervise student workers are encouraged to complete the training as soon as possible. Questions should be directed to Student_Employment@baylor.edu or your embedded expert.
Come enjoy music, food, fellowship and more all while learning about BFSA! Register by September 8 to attend the BFSA Fall 2022 Kickoff being held September 15 at noon in the Barfield Drawing Room. All faculty, staff and graduate students are welcomed to enjoy this FREE event. Learn more about joining BFSA.
Take a few minutes today to login to Ignite and take the critical step of updating your personal information as necessary regarding your Emergency Contact, mailing address and direct deposit info.
It doesn't matter how much or how little financial or retirement planning you've done, at the Retirewise workshops there's something for everyone to learn. Register today.
We're inviting you to participate in Wondr Health, a digital weight loss program that teaches science-based skills that are clinically-proven to help you enjoy food more, lose weight, sleep better, feel more confident, and help move you toward your best self. Read about Baylor staff member, Diane Lozano's journey with Wondr Health. Apply by August 28!
This class helps leaders better manage performance and team members better influence peers by respectfully addressing people's behavior routinely and consistently, candidly coaching and holding accountable for lapses in behavior, and helping those around you perform at their best. Register today!
The beginning of the academic year is a good opportunity for the entire campus community to take a few minutes to refresh themselves to emergency procedures. Click on the headline of this article for important safety information. Additionally, faculty and staff can learn about requesting an accommodation or reach out to their respective Human Resources Consultant for more information. Copies of a building's Emergency Shelter-In-Place and Evacuation Placards can be accessed online on Baylor University Department of Public Safety website.
If you receive a phone call from Duo, a Duo Push notification, or a Passcode (SMS) message and you do not recall signing into anything with your Bear ID and password in the past few seconds, then immediately "decline" the request. If it is a phone call, just hang up. If it is a Duo Push notification, decline it. If you receive a Passcode via text message, do not enter it into Duo. If you receive several of these false requests, visit baylor.edu/bearid and change your password immediately. Being #BearAware about these unauthorized Duo notifications will help keep your personal information and the University's valuable information resources secure. Visit baylor.edu/bearaware for more tips on staying #BearAware.
As Baylor University prepares for the Fall 2022 semester, you will notice some changes to streets and parking lots around campus due to ongoing construction and during Move-in. Click the headline of this article to learn more about lot updates, lot/street closures and I-35 Construction.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of July! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
Baylor continues to recognize the efforts of faculty and staff by investing in base pay increases through the 2022 merit process. If eligible for merit, faculty and staff merit increases are effective and viewable in Ignite as of August 1. Learn more by clicking on the headline of this article.
This 90-minute class looks at the impact leaders can and do have on others and focuses on being intentional about how leaders show up and lead and influence in all directions, even upward. Register in Ignite using the Learn Module.
Baylor offers a variety of benefits and resources to faculty and staff that support wellbeing. Hear how one of these benefits, Wondr Health, helped Baylor staff member Diane Lozano on her wellbeing journey. Click on the headline of this article to read her story.
In this 7-part video series, Jon Gordon walks you through an overview of the proven principles and practices, from his Wallstreet Journal bestselling book The Power of a Positive Team, that will help your team and organization become more connected, committed, positive and stronger together! Watch today on RightNow Media@Work.
Your help is needed! In a couple weeks, our newest Baylor Bears will move into their new homes on campus. Your help is needed to make this first impression a great experience for both the students and their families. Please sign up by August 5 to volunteer and be a part of one of the greatest traditions at Baylor. Email MoveInVolunteer@baylor.edu if you have any questions regarding Move In Day 2022.
Crucial Accountability teaches a process for managing performance, strengthening trust, and eliminating inconsistency. Crucial Conversations is a prerequisite for this course. Register online in Ignite through the Learning Tile.
Baylor faculty and staff receive a 20% discount on any level of membership at the Mayborn Museum. Memberships include 12 months of benefits, including the ASTC Passport Program and a 10% member discount in the museum store.
Keep your financial goals on track with TIAA's live webinars. Attend live webinars to help boost your financial know-how. See what's available during the month of July. You can register for upcoming offerings at TIAA.org/webinars.
Baylor University was closed on Monday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day. Biweekly employees may want to review the University holiday timecard guidelines while completing timecard entries and submissions for the pay period that includes this holiday.
The Baylor Family Compassion Fund was created to help members of the Baylor Family. Specifically, this fund is intended to help Baylor faculty, staff and our contract partners such as Aramark and Follett who find themselves in crisis with no other means of support.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of June! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
We are pleased to inform you of an important and exciting update to our Baylor Health Plan. The network and administration of our medical insurance plans will transition to UMR/UnitedHealthcare (UMR/UHC) from BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, effective January 1, 2023. The Baylor Health Plan is staying the same with no changes to deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and copays. Other benefits, such as pharmacy, vision and dental coverage, will also stay the same. An email with detailed information was sent to all faculty and staff on June 15. For more info please visit the UMR website, view the FAQs, and watch this video.
Families and communities across Texas have celebrated Juneteenth for generations, but this year marks the first time it was celebrated as a national holiday. Baylor University was closed on Monday, June 20, in recognition of Juneteenth. Biweekly employees may want to review the University holiday timecard guidelines while completing timecard entries and submissions for the pay period that includes this holiday.
June is Men's Health Month. Now's the time for men to get their health in order and give themselves some self-care. That means seeing the doctor for checkups and when needed, getting recommended health screenings, eating right, getting regular exercise and more. Read this article to learn about how you can take action at any age.
The summer FitWell program includes 30 group exercise classes, including F45, Yoga, Refit, Hip Hop, Tabata and more. Special Monday Madness activities such as Pickleball, Wallyball, Bowling and Family Fun in the Sun will also be offered throughout the summer for the entire family. Cost is only $30 for the entire summer.
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a program that teaches you how to increase focus on the most meaningful work, organize information, prioritize commitments, create mental space for innovation and achieve stress-free productivity. Register in the Ignite Learning Tile for the June 30 in-person course.
Lemonade Day is a free program that equips young learners with skills they need to become young entrepreneurs, centered around opening up a Lemonade Stand. The app covers lessons from financial literacy to marketing and branding and makes the lessons approachable and entertaining. Registration is currently live, and come August 20, Lemonade stands will pop up all over the city on our official Lemonade Day.
Baylor offers several dining venues on campus that employees and their spouses and dependent children can enjoy at discounted rates based on their faculty/staff status. Beginning June 20, 2022, children ages 5 and under can eat at designated Baylor residential dining halls (Penland, Memorial, Brooks, East Village) at no cost. Learn more about campus dining options, locations, and discounts at this webpage. Email Angie_McGregor@baylor.edu if you have questions about dining options or discounts.
BFSA congratulates the inaugural cohort group of the AIM Leadership Collective. This program was developed by the BFSA to help current or aspiring staff and faculty leaders from underrepresented groups at Baylor develop and strengthen their leadership and communication skills while broadening their network. The inaugural group included faculty and staff from both the Baylor main campus as well as the School of Nursing in Dallas. Applications for the next cohort will open on June 15. Watch for additional information from BFSA.
Professional and leadership development courses available this summer include: Setting and Managing Goals, Creating a Feedback Culture, Crucial Accountability and more. Register today in the Ignite Learning Tile!
Sleep is one of the pillars of health, along with exercise and nutrition. Inadequate sleep has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, obesity, depression and mortality. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has provided information on sleep related to women's and men's health.
Many families continue to encounter challenges obtaining infant formula - especially those dependent on specialty formulas. This Live Well, Work Well resource brought to you by Aon provides information on options to help during this infant formula shortage.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of May! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students, or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
Are you ready for a fit & fabulous Summer 2022? Join on Thursday, May 26 from 12:15pm - 1:00pm in the SLC Room 308 for a special lunch prepared especially by Van Davis & learn about FitWell Summer Fun 2022 (beginning June 6). Door prizes, including workout bottles, draw string bags, and Yoga mats will be given out at the end of the program. Register today or email Van_Davis@baylor.edu for more information. This special Lunch & Learn is sponsored by Baylor Wellbeing Committee and the Department of Wellness.
Oracle releases updates on a quarterly basis to enhance functionality, introduce new features and address maintenance issues. Updates are reviewed and tested by the Ignite Functional Team prior to updates becoming available for campus use. The most recent update includes enhancements related to the Ignite directory, manager timecard views, receipt attachments, cash advances, and open purchase orders. You can find details on quarterly updates at www.baylor.edu/ignite/QRUpdates
Preventive care is very important for adults. By making some good, basic health choices, women and men can boost their health and wellbeing. Learn more about screenings, immunizations, and recommendations from this guideline chart.
The Goals module for staff is open in Ignite and you can add your goals into the system. This will allow you to document, track, and update your goals within Ignite. Learn more!
Join the BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Fitness Program and pay no fee in June. This BCBS Fitness Program offers flexible options and access to a nationwide network of fitness locations. Learn about the program, sign up and reap the rewards of exercise today!
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of April! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students, or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
Register your kids today for Baylor REC Camp – a new and exciting day-camp experience this summer for the children of Baylor faculty and staff. Located conveniently on the Baylor campus, REC Camp is offered in eight, one-week terms that engage campers with recreation, active learning, specialty activities, and character development.
Over this past year, we realized that the Baylor Family had a desire to recognize teams on campus for going above and beyond for their Baylor community. In fact, we received such heartfelt team nominations this past year, the Baylor VA Benefits Team was selected and recognized as the inaugural BaylorPLUS Salute Team Winner at the Staff Awards Ceremony in April. As of today, we are now accepting BaylorPLUS Salutes for teams as well as individuals. Submit a nomination today!
Register for a webinar focusing on women's health happening May 11. This class will help women of all ages gain knowledge on top health concern, education on diseases that effect women, and provide helpful ideas for leading a healthier lifestyle, including tips for exercising, quitting smoking, healthy eating, and managing stress.
Join Baylor HR and the Wellbeing Committee for this very special EntreLeadership Summit 2022 “Recharging Your Leadership” Livestreaming event on Monday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 25 at BSB 250. Line up for this year's speakers includes Dave Ramsey, Jay Leno, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Nick Saban, and many more. This will be a come and go event and you will be able to pick and choose the session(s) that you would like to attend each day. For more information and/or to reserve a spot for this special leadership conference, email Van_Davis@baylor.edu.
Join us May 10 as the Baylor Campus Diversity Committee returns to an in-person celebration of the Diversity Enhancement Award winners at the annual Cultural Connections Event. Small bites and refreshments to begin at 1:30pm and program of initiatives, accomplishments, and winners to begin at 2:00pm. Register today!
May is recognized as mental health month. Some mental health assistance and/or recovery may require abstinence from substances or education on substance misuse. Learn more by watching this Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorder video from the Gil Taylor Behavioral Health Symposium. You can find additional substance misuse resources at Baylor Wellbeing. Help is available!
We are nearing the end of the Staff Performance Review process. All review discussion sign-offs are due in Ignite by April 29. After the review discussion has concluded, the manager will confirm the meeting was held, then the employee will confirm as well (in that order). Additional resources are available online. Please reach out to your HR Consultant if you have any concerns regarding your review.
Join us on April 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for information regarding Baylor's compensation practices and the staff merit process. Please register for the course which will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The Champions of Change recognition program acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated efforts to foster greater appreciation and advancement of diversity, inclusiveness, and equity for communities of color at Baylor and in Waco. Nominate a champion by April 29. Learn more at this webpage.
Earlier this month we gathered to honor our faculty and staff that met a service milestone during the 2021 year at our annual celebration. Thank you to these faculty and staff for their dedication to our students and the operation of the University. View the Recognition List to see the names of all honorees.
Baylor faculty and staff along with their spouse or guest are cordially invited to attend the Celebration of R1 Achievement in recognition of their significant work. Event will take place April 25 at 5:30pm at the McLane Stadium Baylor Club. Please RSVP by April 19.
Please join us on April 20 at 12:00pm to explore your Blue Cross and Blue Shield everything wellness member portal, Well onTarget®. We will highlight all the engaging and motivating tools and resources available for you to help create your own personal wellness journey, no matter where you may be on your path to wellness. We will also walk through a live demo of the portal to show you how to begin your wellness journey and how to earn Blue Points to redeem at the online shopping mall with over a million products! Register today!
This workshop will be held at the Truett Great Hall on Tuesday, April 26 from 10:30am till 12:00pm. Register today!
Join the Baylor family in a service of prayer and worship on Friday, May 6 at 11:00am at the Truett Chapel. A complimentary luncheon for Baylor faculty and staff who attend the service will follow. Please register online. Email Ronda_Kruse@baylor.edu with any questions.
Baylor's Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) Office is working to identify faculty/staff who have shared identities of the student populations that they serve (i.e. student veterans, first-generation college students, etc.). The goal is to invite these faculty/staff to different events and gauge interest for potentially serving as mentors. Completion of this short survey (2 minutes or less) will help CASE in their work to create a sense of belonging and support for these students. Completing this survey does NOT commit you to anything. It only helps identify faculty/staff for sharing information on future events and volunteer opportunities. Email case@baylor.edu with any questions.
You are invited to attend the upcoming interest meeting for the newly formed Employee Resource Group (ERG) representing Latinx Faculty and Staff on campus. This meeting will be held on April 1 from 11:30am till 1:00pm in the Penland Cafeteria Conference Room. All employees are welcome to join. The meeting will begin at noon, so come early to get lunch and meet other Latinx employees from across the University. For more information, please email LFSA@baylor.edu and visit the LFSA webpage.
Financial Services has published the Fiscal Year End 2022 Financial Deadlines. Be sure to mark your calendars with important dates for submitting transactions that affect the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022. Questions can be submitted at any time through the Ignite Service Desk tile on the Ignite Homepage, emailed to askHR@baylor.edu or by calling 254.710.2000.
During this webinar, you will learn how to maximize your hard-earned dollars and build healthy financial habits from Jean Chatzky, former NBC Today financial editor and CEO of Her Money and Heidi Johnson, Director of Behavioral Economics from Financial Health Network.
Baylor achieved the American Heart Association Gold Level Workplace Health Achievement Recognition last fall. The American Heart Association has a variety of helpful tips on staying healthy. Learn more about Nutrition Labels, getting better sleep, heart disease and stroke prevention, and how to have a healthy fridge & pantry.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reports that more than 90% of poisonings happen inside the home. Household cleaners and disinfectants are one of the leading causes of household poisonings. Learn more about keeping your family safe by using these tips for using and storing cleaners and disinfectants in your home.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students, or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!
Staff self-evaluations are due by next Monday, March 21. Information and resources are available at www.baylor.edu/hr/performance. Managers complete performance reviews by April 13 and there are resources available online. Additionally, HR is offering classes for managers on Writing and Discussing Staff Performance Evaluations. Sign up in Ignite.
We are excited to announce the winners for the 2021 Baylor Staff Awards. Join us in congratulating these outstanding and distinguished members of our Baylor Family for going above and beyond in their service to the University.
Baylor offers a variety of training methods to meet your needs. Use this webpage to learn more about the new Ignite Training Lab, the Ignite training website, Microsoft Teams groups, the Ignite Learning Module and Guided Learning. Contact Bobbie_Doyle@baylor.edu with any Ignite training questions.
This digital self-management program may help you develop a healthier lifestyle. With Well on Target, you'll get tips, techniques, and the resources you'll need to help support your wellness goals. Reach your health milestones and earn BluePoints. A mobile app for this program is also available. Learn more.
Blue365 is just one more advantage you have by being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) member. With this program, you may save money on health and wellness products and services from top retailers that are not covered by insurance. There are no claims to file and no referrals or preauthorizations. Learn more.
See how much better life can feel with digital mental health programs from Learn to Live. You can learn new skills to break old patterns that may be holding you back. Learn to Live can help you get your mental health on track so you can feel better and enjoy life more. Watch the Learn to Live video to learn more.
Join the Baylor Department of Wellness for this special Fit & Well Challenge, beginning March 14–May 6. Challenge participants will engage in physical activities of choice at least three days per week while logging the activities on a monthly accountability calendar. Participants will receive special door prizes after completing 10 and 20 workout sessions. Optional fitness assessments will be available for all participants.
Small wins feel good and can lead to rewarding results. A new addition to our benefits offerings, Upwise from MetLife is a free financial wellness app designed for you to get the most out of your money. Personalized to your specific goals, Upwise recommends actions to complete that build positive financial momentum. Download from the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at Upwise.com.
Congratulations to Samuel Hunt, son of Baylor employees Jeff and Jenny Hunt for being selected to the Baylor's Bright Scholarship at Vanguard College Prep School!
Baylor faculty and staff have access to numerous resources available for supporting mental health, including the Employee Assistance Program and telehealth services. Learn more.
The Bearathon is back on March 19! Race in the half marathon or the Sic 'Em 6K! Gain access to discounted pricing by registering with your Baylor email address under the "Baylor Faculty & Staff Registration" option. Proceeds support student scholarship funding.
See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in February! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students, or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!