The mission of the Employee Wellbeing Program is to provide environmental, social, and individual support to encourage the Furman community to engage in healthy lifestyles that promote optimal wellbeing.
8 Dimensions of Wellbeing
Spiritual wellness is the development of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help provide meaning and purpose to life. Defining the ethics and morals that guide us and finding harmony with all humanity enhances spiritual wellness.
Environmental wellness is defined by the livability of our surroundings. Maintaining a safe environment and society supports health and contributes to environmental wellness.
Financial wellness is the ability to manage finances to achieve goals and gain peace of mind. Financial wellness is improved by learning to budget for the present, future, and unforeseen challenges.
Furman has partnered with Greenville Federal Credit Union, to provide employees with resources to help make financial decisions. Please click on the link below to go to GFCU website.
TIAA is also offering a number of webinars and 1:1 meetings over the next few months. Please click the link below for more details.
Occupational wellness is the ability to perform one’s job skillfully and effectively under conditions that provide personal and team fulfillment. Finding satisfaction and a sense of contribution and enrichment from one’s career and professional relationships is an integral component of occupational wellness.
Physical wellbeing is the foundation of sustainable employee performance, directly fueling cognitive function, emotional resilience and daily energy levels. Healthy employees experience lower disease risk, enhanced productivity, fewer absences and greater job satisfaction. Employees who neglect their physical wellbeing frequently lead to burnout, chronic fatigue and higher turnover.
Please click through the following links to see what tools and support Prisma can offer:
- FREE Health & Wellness and Nutrition Coaching
- Sleep and Stress Management
Have you looked at the offerings on campus? Did you know that there Group Fit classes at the PAC? Click the button below to see the classes you can take part in.
Current faculty & staff, together with their dependents over the age of 13 and spouses/partners, enjoy free membership. If you haven’t signed up for this benefit, please complete the form in the link below
Employee social wellbeing is the capacity to build meaningful relationships, foster a sense pf belonging, and feel valued by colleagues and management. It directly drives employee retention, job satisfaction and engagement. It is a critical component of holistic health, heavily influencing emotional resilience and mitigating burnout.
Employee intellectual wellbeing involves fostering a sense of curiosity, lifelong learning and creative problem-solving. Cultivating this dimension keeps teams engaged, prevents cognitive burnout and drives innovation.
Have you ever done a goal setting exercise? It is helpful to do this for both personal and professional reasons. Click the link below to learn more about goal setting, when you can use it (clue – for everything) and then complete an actual goal setting exercise.
Employee emotional wellbeing refers to a workers ability to cope with workplace stress, regulate emotions, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. It directly dictates productivity, retention and psychological safety. Prioritizing this involves providing manageable workloads, flexible schedules, and robust mental health support systems.
| Date | Event | Details | Location |
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| September 9, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Webinar
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Details
How can I afford college for my kids or grandkids?
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Location
Online (See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above)
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| September 10, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Individual Meeting
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Details
This will be a 1:1 meeting on campus. Virtual meetings are also an option
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Location
See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above
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| September 18, 2026 |
Event
BMW Performance Classic 2 Miler
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Details
2-mile performance race
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Location
BMW Performance Center – Greer
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| September 24, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Webinar
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Details
Understanding health savings accounts (HSAs): Smart saving for health care expenses today and tomorrow
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Location
Online (See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above)
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| October 10, 2026 |
Event
GE Vernova Cross Country Race 6K
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Details
Cross country-style 6K
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Location
GE Vernova – Garlington Rd, Greenville
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| October 22, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Individual Meeting
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Details
This will be a 1:1 meeting on campus. Virtual meetings are also an option
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Location
See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above
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| November 10, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Individual Meeting
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Details
This will be a 1:1 meeting on campus. Virtual meetings are also an option
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Location
See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above
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| November 14, 2026 |
Event
Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
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Details
5K through zoo grounds
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Location
Greenville Zoo / Cleveland Park
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| December 2, 2026 |
Event
TIAA Individual Meeting
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Details
This will be a 1:1 meeting on campus. Virtual meetings are also an option
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Location
See the TIAA link under the Financial Dimension section above
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- Kristin Austin – Human Resources
- Ian Brown – Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Loretta Crowley – Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
- Melissa McCaughan – Human Resources
- Kelly Frazier – Health Sciences
- Haley Manus – Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Jane McBride – Alumni and Parent Engagement
- Riley McCallus – Psychology
- Scott Murr – Health Sciences
- Kim Rhodes Malandrino – Finance
- Pam Roberson – OLLI
- Tammy Wilmot- Politics and International Affairs
- Heidi Wright – OLLI
For employees interested in serving a one-year term, please contact Jane McBride.