Cultivating a culture of well-being

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K-State is defining its future as a next-generation land-grant institution and establishing itself as a positive force in Kansas and the world. It starts by investing in the dedicated faculty and staff who make our goals possible. K-State champions a culture of satisfaction, engagement, opportunity, improvement and innovation.

Together with our next-gen strategic plan, we have the foundation needed to build a culture of well-being that lasts.

We're on a mission to become an employer of choice in Kansas and higher education. Faculty and Staff Well-being provides initiatives, programs and opportunities for employees to prioritize their physical, emotional, social and financial health.

Well-being is about empowering ourselves and our community to create a K-State that's always people-centered. Whether you're ready to recharge, refocus, reconnect or just hit pause — let's realize our full potential together!

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Four pillars of well-being

Physical

Promoting energy, movement, nutrition and sustainable habits.

Get moving

Emotional

Gaining perspective and engaging in positive, respectful relationships.

Find balance

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Social

Cultivating belonging, purpose and connection universitywide.

Build community

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Financial

Encouraging confidence and long-term financial security.

Plan your future

October is Health and Well-being Month

Health and Well-being Month is designed to help students, faculty and staff intentionally focus on all aspects of their well-being, including academics, finances and physical and emotional health. K-State is proud to be a Health-Promoting University, providing programming and opportunities for employees to center their health in all that they do.

November well-being opportunities

Join us we observe National Family Caregivers Month, National Diabetes Month and World Kindness Day. Register for the ComPsych webinar , The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Your Personal Life With the Needs of Your Older Parents or Loved Ones. Explore Diabetes Wellness Workshops, log in to the HealthQuest Portal

Celebrate World Kindness Day with K-State Research and Extension. Register for the online Kindness Matters lesson, offered during the lunch hour on November 9.

Ask the Dietitian series

A headshot of dietician Lauren Darrah K-State employees can join the Ask the Dietitian series this fall and winter to learn about blood sugar management/diabetes and intuitive eating.

Lauren Darrah, MS, RD, LD, is a Hy-Vee dietitian. She earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics and master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics and sensory sciences from Kansas State University. Lauren offers realistic, empathetic, science-based guidance to help clients build lasting healthy habits and make nutrition simple, accessible and enjoyable

ComPsych webinars

Date and Time (CST)	Topic
October 28 at 10 a.m.	Avoiding Burnout: Self-Assessment Methods and Strategies for Self-Care
November 4 at 10 a.m.	The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Your Personal Life With the Needs of Your Older Parents or Loved Ones

Faculty and Staff Well-being