Wellness - Tarleton State University

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Texans Thrive

…where we strive to transform the lives of Tarleton employees in all aspects of personal health and wellbeing by inspiring change

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Group Fitness

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Enjoy Fresh Fruit!

Keep your bowls visible and we’ll refill them!

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About Us

Our Mission

Texans Thrive is dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of Tarleton employees by supporting every dimension of personal health – physical, emotional, social, financial, and professional. Through engaging education, meaningful opportunities, and empowering resources, we foster a culture where every individual can thrive, both at work and in life.

Our Vision

Texans Thrive aspires to be a leading, holistic wellness program that champions the full spectrum of employee well-being. We aim to cultivate a thriving workplace by promoting health, fulfillment, engagement, and community – ultimately supporting the success, appreciation, and long-term retention of our Tarleton employees.

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Thrive Forward

2030: Our Future-Focused Strategic Plan

Goal 1: Cultivate a Culture of Whole-Person Wellness

Implement a comprehensive employee wellness initiative that supports whole-person health – physical, emotional, financial, social, and occupational – by fostering interprofessional collaboration, celebrating personal and career growth, and promoting a thriving, resilient workforce.

Goal 2: Deliver Holistic Well-Being Programs

Provide engaging and accessible programs that support all dimensions of employee well-being – enhancing physical, emotional, financial, social, occupational, intellectual and environmental health to foster a balanced and fulfilling work experience.

Goal 3: Support Personal & Professional Growth

Empower employees through development opportunities that foster career advancement, skill-building, and a sense of purpose – contributing to long-term retention, job satisfaction, and institutional excellence.

Goal 4: Strengthen Communication & Engagement

Enhance communication strategies to increase awareness, participation, and connection through dynamic newsletters, an engaging wellness website, campus outreach and social media.

Well-being Initiatives

Employee Well-being Training

Employee Well-being hosts a variety of free training to all Tarleton employees, including both personal and group sessions. The employee well-being team has a fully equipped Training Ground located at the southeast corner of Wisdom Gym and is utilized for majority of sessions to promote the benefits of outdoor exercise. Sessions included yoga, circuit, strength, mobility/flexibility and HIIT which is geared towards all fitness levels. Schedules are susceptible to change each semester. Contact employee well-being for the current training schedule and a PAR-Q to be completed prior to participation.

Healthy Habits

The employee well-being team works to distribute fresh fruit across campus for all Tarleton Employees to enjoy. Research finds that food choice can play a factor in your mood and mental health. Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals and provide health-boosting antioxidants. By having a nutritional option to snack on, employees will boost their energy, mood, and well-being. If your department does not currently have a fruit bowl, contact employee well-being to be placed on the distribution list.