Employee Wellness

Supporting Physical and Mental Well-being

Kennesaw State University Employee Wellness is here to serve you! Our Employee Wellbeing Philosophy is to increase awareness of positive health behaviors, to motivate employees to voluntarily adopt healthier behaviors through providing opportunities and a supportive environment to foster positive lifestyle changes. We encourage mindful eating and research evidence-based health programs that support a holistic approach to physical & mental wellbeing.

Employees reaching their overall wellbeing goals benefit by:

Improving cardiovascular endurance
Improving muscular strength and endurance
Increasing flexibility
Maintaining an ideal body weight
Lowering cholesterol levels
Lowering blood pressure and resting heart rate

Preventing/managing diabetes
Improved mental health
Improving quality of sleep
Reducing lower back pain
Improving self-esteem and body image
& much more!

Employee Well-being Programs

Close-up of hands gently holding three cutout paper figures of people, symbolizing support, community, and well-being.

Health and well-being programs are offered to all KSU faculty and staff! These programs vary each semester and cover a variety of topics including nutrition, weight management, stress management and physical activity. Program details are promoted through the HR newsletter to all employees.

Be on the lookout for the next program offered!

Diabetes Prevention Program

In partnership with University of Georgia Extension, USG Well-being is offering the CDC-recognized diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, PreventT2, to all staff,faculty and spouses whether or not they are enrolled in a USG healthcare plan. The PreventT2 lifestyle change program is a structured program developed specifically to prevent type 2 diabetes.

This one-year small group program teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, with the support of a lifestyle coach and research evidence-based curriculum from the CDC. It is designed for people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, but who do not already have diabetes.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater AND
Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test OR
Have a history of gestational diabetes OR

Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test.

UGA Extension is launching several cohorts of the PreventT2 Program this November that will meet virtually via Zoom:

Mondays, 11am - 12pm: bethkindamo@uga.edu
Mondays, 6pm - 7pm: bradley.averill@uga.edu
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm: amanda.harner@uga.edu
Wednesdays, 12pm - 1pm: aec10754@uga.edu

Interested? Email the coach listed for your preferred meeting time. For additional questions or assistance determining program eligibility, please email bethkindamo@uga.edu.

Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program

Your KSU Well-being Team is here to support you on your journey to better health. We’re excited to invite you to learn about the Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program.

🍽️ Full Plate Living is a free program by the non-profit Ardmore Institute of Health, certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. It teaches you how to eat a high-fiber diet for more energy, lower cholesterol, better blood sugar, and weight loss. The program focuses on small, achievable changes for big results. Participants have reported weight loss, increased energy, and improved confidence in making healthy food choices.

Full Plate Living is for you if you want to:

✔️Have more energy
✔️Lose weight
✔️Sleep better
✔️Reduce risk of diabetes and heart disease
✔️Control your blood sugar
✔️Feel good

Easy to Understand and Fun to Follow No forbidden foods, no points to count, and no guilt or shame. Eating enough fiber from foods you love makes healthy eating easy.

Self Paced Program: Complete lessons at your own pace. Start the program whenever it works for you.

Register Here: fullplateliving.org

Onsite Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor

Supporting You Every Thursday at KSU: Acentra Health’s onsite Employee Assistance Program (EAP) clinician is here to support your mental and emotional well-being—confidentially and conveniently. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, work stress, or just need someone to talk to, our onsite counselor offers a safe space and expert guidance.

By being part of our campus community, the EAP clinician helps foster a culture of care, connection, and resilience. Reach out and take a step toward feeling your best.

Available on the Kennesaw Campus every Thursday Sturgis Library Rm 347
Confidential support for personal and professional concerns
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 1-844-243-4440

Let’s build a healthier, more connected campus—together.

Employee Well-being Events, Programs & Workshops

Holiday Health, Before, During, After!

While the holidays are a time of giving and joy, these days can also introduce unique stressors to our day-to-day lives that take focus, direction, and effort to overcome. Oluwatobi, our onsite EAP clinician from Acentra seeks to give attendees some extra advice on ways to handle the added stress and responsibility that comes with the holiday season.

🗓 Date: December 18th, 2025
🕒Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Location: Employee Fitness Center

Join Us for Zumba Glow!

Get Ready to Dance at Zumba Glow, where fitness meets fun.

Get ready to dance the night away under neon lights, with glowing accessories and an electrifying playlist that will keep you moving and grooving! 🎶

🗓 Date: To be Announced.
🕒 Time: 5:15 - 6:15 pm
📍 Location: Employee Fitness Center

Why Zumba Glow?

Stress Relief: Dance your stress away and boost your mood.
Fitness Fun: Burn calories while having a blast.
Community: Connect with your co-workers and make new friends.

Liftmas at the EFC!

STEP 1: Visit your EFC and talk to
a staff member to be
entered into the Liftmas
Leaderboard!

STEP 2: Each day, you’ll be
given a new exercise to
try out.

STEP 3: Complete the exercise and
tell EFC staff to earn points.
Consistency is key! The day
number equals the points!

STEP 4: Track your
progress on the
daily-updated
leaderboard and
see how you
stack up!

🗓 Date: Nov 14th-Dec 25th
🕒Time: All Day!
📍Location: Employee Fitness Center