Fall welcome from the Faculty Wellness Program
Dear faculty colleagues,
Faculty members at every stage of their career face daily demands that are unique to working in academia. As you balance these challenges with those you face in your personal life, please feel free to contact the Faculty Wellness team if you are ever in need. Please also let us know if you have suggestions for enhancing our resources and programming.
The following are some reminders and updates about the resources that Northwestern offers faculty to support their personal well-being.
Faculty Wellness Program
The Faculty Wellness Program (FWP) is a valuable resource for navigating personal and professional issues. The FWP’s primary function is to assist full-time (benefits-eligible) faculty members in understanding how best to connect with resources to address difficulties stemming from stress, depression, anxiety, family strains, workplace relationship problems, burnout, substance abuse or other issues.
Employee Assistance Program
SupportLinc is Northwestern's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. The EAP is available to faculty, staff and household members and provides 24/7/365 free and confidential access to a variety of mental health and well-being services and resources, including short-term counseling, to help address everyday life challenges in a confidential, professional and supportive manner.
Faculty Wellness Programming
The Office of the Provost offers programming on wellness topics, as well as family-friendly events. This academic year’s programming includes:
From Overwhelmed to Strategic: A Time Management Monthly Series for Faculty. Register online now for one or both fall sessions.
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Oct. 19, 2026 |
Setting Goals for a Successful Academic Year |
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Nov. 16, 2026 |
Managing Your Calendar: Aligning Time with Priorities |
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Jan. 25, 2027 |
Winter Quarter Planning |
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Feb. 22, 2027 |
Email Inbox Strategies |
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March 29, 2027 |
Spring Quarter Planning and Project Management |
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April 26, 2027 |
Delegating Effectively: What, When and How |
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May 24, 2027 |
Summer Planning and Accountability |
ImagineU Children’s Theatre: Grace and the Butterfly Effect
Nov. 1, 2026. Discount tickets are available to faculty and their family members.
Beyond Screentime: Rethinking Digital Media and Family Wellbeing
A webinar with Dr. Courtney Blackwell, Feinberg School of Medicine
Nov. 12, 2026. Register online.
In addition, the Office of the Provost offers a variety of programming designed to support and develop the careers of Northwestern faculty. Please view the calendar of events for more information.
I wish you a healthy and productive academic year.
Sincerely,
Jason Washburn, PhD, ABPP
Professor and Director of the Faculty Wellness Program