Workplace Success
Staff & Faculty Effectiveness
Behavior Risk Management
Assists departments when violence or intoxication are present.
Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
Identifying risk and addressing safety concerns in The University of Iowa community.
EAP Supervisory Referrals
Guidelines for supervisors when recommending voluntary counseling to employees.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Guidance for departments seeking to design flexible work arrangements.
ICON (IOWA Courses Online)
Courses with specific UI content.
Orientation Program at The University of Iowa
Half-day university orientation program information,
Welcome to the University of Iowa presentation (flash presentation), departmental orientation model for supervisors, Staff and Faculty Profiles video.
Series Training
A series of classes focusing on professional development for specific roles.
UI Smart
A suggestion program for employees to provide ideas on how the University can save money or improve processes.
UI Wellness
Programming to support faculty and staff in their health improvement efforts.
Workforce and Workload Planning Toolbox
Tools to assist managers and leaders with the challenges and changes during difficult times.
Organizational Consultation 
Departmental Training
Departments may request training that meets their needs.
Performance Management
Forms and information for supervisors and staff.
Process Improvement - Lean
A group process to improve business processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
Recognition
UI guidelines, Improving Our Workplace Award (IOWA), Staff Appreciation Grant Program.
Supervisory Helpline
Request short phone consults at 335-2085.
Survey and Assessment
Unit reviews, surveys, group and meeting facilitation.
Wellness Seminars
Request a 30-minute on-site health and wellness workshop for your work group.
Workplace Consultation
Assistance available for supervisors/administrators to facilitate strategic planning, work redesign, performance management support, and retreats.
Personal Success
Family
Child Care
Nearby centers, back-up childcare, school-age programs/camps, financial support, on-campus lactation rooms, university/community resources.
Elder Care
One-on-one guidance, advance directives, assisted living, caregiver resources.
On-campus Lactation Rooms and Resources
26 on-campus lactation rooms available to new mothers returning to work. Referral to campus and community resources.
Development
Leadership
UI LEAD (Leadership, Education, Assessment, Development), personal assessment tool (DISC).
Learning Opportunities
Instructor-led courses, on-line courses offered through Learning Online with Skillsoft, ICON, seminars, resource center and Books 24x7 Referenceware (offered within SkillSoft).
Financial Assistance
Tuition assistance, financial assistance for conferences/training opportunities, professional development awards, internships.
Finances
Employee Discount Program
Listing of available discounts/incentives offered from community businesses to University of Iowa employees.
Financial Assistance Options
Free and confidential phone counseling, call BALANCE Track at (888) 456-2227 and education information at Balance Track - a partnership of The University of Iowa Community Credit Union and the EAP. Referral to local financial counseling service through EAP, call
319-335-2085 to begin that service.
Health
Counseling
Confidential assistance is available for eligible faculty and staff.
liveWELL
Personal Health Assessment, Health Coach Service, Online Lifestyle Management Program, newsletter, resources and tools.
Wellness Opportunities
UI Programs and events, education and resource center, Weight Watchers at Work, walking maps, events calendar.
Need more information about any of our programs or services? Call (319) 335-2085
OE Annual Report (pdf)
HR Policies and Procedures A-Z
(Administration Web Site)
OE Services
Behavior Risk Management | Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) | Faculty-Staff Services/Employee Assistance Program
Family Services | Improving Our Workplace Award (IOWA) | Leadership Education, Assessment, and Development (LEAD)
Learning and Development |
LiveWELL | Reward and Recognition | Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
UI SMART Suggestion Program | UI Wellness | Workplace Consultation