Participating in a university-based community effort (multi-week program, attending at least 85% of sessions over a minimum of 8 weeks) is necessary to be eligible for this incentive. You must complete an attestation form in HCM by Nov. 30 to earn the incentive.
Why is this Important?
Having close relationships at work has been found to positively affect employee retention, safety, work quality and engagement. Research indicates that people feel better emotionally when they do kind things for and with other people. Building community within the university is an important part of building well-being for faculty, staff and the university.
Wellness Walk & Talk Series
Get some fresh air, connect with fellow faculty and staff, and expand your awareness of the innovative and creative activities occurring at CWRU with the Wellness Walk & Talk Series! Walk & Talk sessions will be offered weekly during the months of June, July, and August. All sessions will take place from 12:30-1:30 pm and will occur on Tuesdays and Mondays. Attend at least 7 sessions to qualify for a Community Well-being program incentive.
Look for this program again in 2025!
Small Acts, Big Impact: Be Healthier, Happier, and More Successful Through Kindness
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, essential dynamics like collaboration, cohesion, and validation are often overlooked - if not outright dismissed. This is a missed opportunity, as scientific evidence shows that these positive interactions boost productivity, enhance problem-solving, spark innovation, and strengthen team spirit, leading to significantly improved overall performance. Moreover, research reveals that the benefits of kindness extend beyond the workplace - promoting physical health, longevity, and reducing stress and discomfort in ways that modern medicine can’t fully explain. Join MJ Shaar, MAPP, to explore the transformative power of kindness in the workplace and learn how to turn “have a good day” from polite lip service into reality. Together, let’s create the culture we want to thrive and grow in.
Key Take-Aways for Participants will Include:
- How kindness contributes to physical and mental health improvements
- How being kind provides competitive advantages that lead to higher success levels at work
- How to make kindness an uplifting and sustainable part of our daily lives
Tuesdays, March 25 - May 20, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom (no session on 4/8/25)
Everyday Anti-Racism Series
Love fiction and looking to spark your thinking and action on antiracism? Join us for one or more informal discussions with CWRU Professor Mark Joseph to discuss stories from his recently completed volume, Changing the Narrative: Short Stories to Advance Everyday Antiracism. Join these sessions to continue the reading and discussions from Fall 2024. Attendance in the fall sessions is not a prerequisite to participate. You must register for each individual session you wish to attend. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
Power - Thursday, May 8, from 12:30-1:30 pm
Reflection Point
Reflection Point brings professor-led literature seminars to workplaces and community settings to build confidence, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Over the course of 12 weeks, the group will discuss three different books. Through shared narratives, Reflection Point encourages and nurtures work cultures rooted in trust, open dialogue and strong social connection – all critical elements of wellbeing.
Learn more on the Reflection Point website.
Get a feel for the program by watching this short video:
One group will be available during Summer 2025:
Wednesdays - May 28 - August 13, from 12-1 pm, via Zoom
Those who have not yet participated in previous Reflection Point groups will have priority. Please email erc10@case.edu if you are interested in participating.
Crafters@Case
Crafters@Case brings together a diverse group of staff, students and faculty from the Schools of Nursing, Engineering, MSASS, Research Administration, and multiple departments in the School of Medicine to create handmade donations in support of local community organizations. Groups currently meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level.
Learn more about Crafters@Case. With questions, email Tanya Smith (tdc9@case.edu) or Sheila Campbell (smc26@case.edu).