Employee Engagement
Welcome to the home of Employee Engagement at the 91原创 where we're working to create an environment that supports personal wellbeing, purpose-driven work and a sense of belonging for our community of Blue Hens.
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Our wellbeing and recognition programs support physical听and mental health, connection and community building for faculty, staff, retirees and their household members.
Full-time, benefits eligible faculty and staff receive 75 wellness dollars each year on July 1 to be used by June 30 the following year.
Wellness dollars can be utilized to purchase the .
The wellness dollar program and eligible services are managed by our partners at 91原创 Campus Recreation.
91原创 Mental Health First Aid Directory
These faculty and staff are certified in Mental Health First Aid, and open to connecting with members of the 91原创 community to offer support. These individuals are trained to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
You may email these individuals directly at any time.
Additional Resources
Mental health care looks different for all of us. These resources are available to 91原创 employees at no cost, to support you in proactively protecting your mental health and finding professional care when you need it. Recovery is possible. You are not alone.
Supporting Employees in Distress
The Supporting Employees in Distress guide should be used when a situation, observance or instinct tells you to be concerned about a colleague's mental health. Please follow the decision tree steps to connect with appropriate professional help, and when in doubt, call 911 or 988.
General Loss Resources
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult events you can experience. Understanding grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and move forward with your life as you honor the person you miss. If you're feeling stuck, consider reaching out to 91原创's Employee Assistance Program provider, Health Advocate. They're available 24/7 to help you start the process of healing.听Learn more about Health Advocate
When should I seek professional help?
While grief is similar to depression, clinical depression is a psychological disorder. Grief is a normal response to loss. But grief can lead to depression.
Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following:
Your symptoms last for more than 1 year after a major event.
You resort to drugs or alcohol.
Call 988 for immediate support if you have thoughts of suicide.
CollapseAdditional Grief Resources
Spouse/Partner Loss
Child Loss
For Caregivers
Mindfulness and meditation help to support positive mental health by increasing resilience, emotional intelligence and mind/body connection. There are many no-cost resources available to 91原创 employees to support regular practice.
-Use your LinkedIn Learning 91原创 credentials to access no-cost meditation and mindfulness videos
-Use Microsoft Teams to add the viva app to your sidebar for access to Headspace meditations + tools to protect your time
Meditation and Prayer Spaces on Campus
- Morris Library:听
- Trabant Student Center:听Interfaith Space
- STAR Campus:听Labyrinth
Dependent Care Resources
The 91原创 understands that locating Child and/or Elder Care can be challenging and time consuming. Our dependent care resource list includes, community lists for camps, care centers and more.
Resource List
Nursing and Lactation
Campus Lactation Room Locations
- 346 Hullihen Hall
- 128 Perkins Student Center
- 214A McDowell Hall
- 207E Morris Library
- Tower at STAR, Room 354 (100 Discovery Blvd.), 6 a.m.-6 p.m., parking available in front of building
Starting July 1, 2025
The 91原创's Employee Assistance Program will be available exclusively to employees and their dependents through Health Advocate. The program offers support whenever and wherever you need it. You can access a Health Advocate via a toll-free number (877)240-6863, or by visiting听听(code: udelaware)
Whatever your fitness level, these resources help support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of 91原创 employees through movement and the mind/body connection.听听
听91原创鈥檚 annual 6-week Fall online physical activity challeng. Travel the world virtually, as you accumulate steps/activity minutes, receive weekly wellness tips, and have access to a library filled with healthy recipes.听
Full-time 91原创 employees and retirees may access the Lil Bob recreation facilities with their 91原创 ID. Misc-wage employees, spouses, visiting scholars and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members may access the Lil Bob for a fee.听
: A 12-week "Health And Transformation Challenge." This program helps you achieve attainable & sustainable growth that fits into your lifestyle budget aiming towards holistic well-being with evidence based approaches and a supportive community every step of the way.
:听Unlimited access to group classes like yoga, Pilates and cycling are available to faculty and staff with the purchase of a Campus Recreation Fitness Package ($75 or wellness dollars per year).听
schedule a private fitness class for your team through Campus Recreation鈥檚 Fitness2U program听
听91原创鈥檚 clinic offers exercise programs that are developed and supervised by Clinical Exercise Physiologists who specialize in developing safe and effective exercise programs.
听Exercise equipment, gym memberships and virtual fitness programs are available to all 91原创 faculty and staff.听
Pickleball Games: Faculty, staff and retirees are invited to drop in for regular pickleball games on Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 11:30am-1:00pm in the Little Bob Gym 2. All levels are welcome!
91原创 Mental Health First Aid Directory
These faculty and staff are certified in Mental Health First Aid, and open to connecting with members of the 91原创 community to offer support. These individuals are trained to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
You may email these individuals directly at any time.
Additional Resources
Mental health care looks different for all of us. These resources are available to 91原创 employees at no cost, to support you in proactively protecting your mental health and finding professional care when you need it. Recovery is possible. You are not alone.
Supporting Employees in Distress
The Supporting Employees in Distress guide should be used when a situation, observance or instinct tells you to be concerned about a colleague's mental health. Please follow the decision tree steps to connect with appropriate professional help, and when in doubt, call 911 or 988.
General Loss Resources
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult events you can experience. Understanding grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and move forward with your life as you honor the person you miss. If you're feeling stuck, consider reaching out to 91原创's Employee Assistance Program provider, Health Advocate. They're available 24/7 to help you start the process of healing.听Learn more about Health Advocate
When should I seek professional help?
While grief is similar to depression, clinical depression is a psychological disorder. Grief is a normal response to loss. But grief can lead to depression.
Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following:
Your symptoms last for more than 1 year after a major event.
You resort to drugs or alcohol.
Call 988 for immediate support if you have thoughts of suicide.
CollapseAdditional Grief Resources
Spouse/Partner Loss
Child Loss
For Caregivers
Mindfulness and meditation help to support positive mental health by increasing resilience, emotional intelligence and mind/body connection. There are many no-cost resources available to 91原创 employees to support regular practice.
-Use your LinkedIn Learning 91原创 credentials to access no-cost meditation and mindfulness videos
-Use Microsoft Teams to add the viva app to your sidebar for access to Headspace meditations + tools to protect your time
Meditation and Prayer Spaces on Campus
- Morris Library:听
- Trabant Student Center:听Interfaith Space
- STAR Campus:听Labyrinth
Dependent Care Resources
The 91原创 understands that locating Child and/or Elder Care can be challenging and time consuming. Our dependent care resource list includes, community lists for camps, care centers and more.
Resource List
Nursing and Lactation
Campus Lactation Room Locations
- 346 Hullihen Hall
- 128 Perkins Student Center
- 214A McDowell Hall
- 207E Morris Library
- Tower at STAR, Room 354 (100 Discovery Blvd.), 6 a.m.-6 p.m., parking available in front of building
Starting July 1, 2025
The 91原创's Employee Assistance Program will be available exclusively to employees and their dependents through Health Advocate. The program offers support whenever and wherever you need it. You can access a Health Advocate via a toll-free number (877)240-6863, or by visiting听听(code: udelaware)
Whatever your fitness level, these resources help support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of 91原创 employees through movement and the mind/body connection.听听
听91原创鈥檚 annual 6-week Fall online physical activity challeng. Travel the world virtually, as you accumulate steps/activity minutes, receive weekly wellness tips, and have access to a library filled with healthy recipes.听
Full-time 91原创 employees and retirees may access the Lil Bob recreation facilities with their 91原创 ID. Misc-wage employees, spouses, visiting scholars and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members may access the Lil Bob for a fee.听
: A 12-week "Health And Transformation Challenge." This program helps you achieve attainable & sustainable growth that fits into your lifestyle budget aiming towards holistic well-being with evidence based approaches and a supportive community every step of the way.
:听Unlimited access to group classes like yoga, Pilates and cycling are available to faculty and staff with the purchase of a Campus Recreation Fitness Package ($75 or wellness dollars per year).听
schedule a private fitness class for your team through Campus Recreation鈥檚 Fitness2U program听
听91原创鈥檚 clinic offers exercise programs that are developed and supervised by Clinical Exercise Physiologists who specialize in developing safe and effective exercise programs.
听Exercise equipment, gym memberships and virtual fitness programs are available to all 91原创 faculty and staff.听
Pickleball Games: Faculty, staff and retirees are invited to drop in for regular pickleball games on Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 11:30am-1:00pm in the Little Bob Gym 2. All levels are welcome!
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