Well-being Innovators Network

What is the Well-being Innovators Network?

At Boulder, the Well-being Innovators Network (WIN) empowers faculty and staff to lead meaningful workplace wellness efforts across their units, building a culture of care through innovation, collaboration and connection.

Well-being innovators network group photo

Program Objectives

The Well-being Innovators Network (WIN) supports a culture of well-being for Boulder faculty and staff. Sponsored by Employee Health and Well-Being, WIN Innovators support and promote workplace well-being by:

  • Serving as a liaison between Employee Health and Well-Being and their department/unit to raise awareness of campus offerings
  • Encouraging and motivating colleagues within their department/unit to utilize campus programs, services, and resources
  • Modeling how to prioritize well-being and work-life harmony for their department/unit

Program Vision

The Well-being Innovators Network draws upon the "4 Cs of Innovation” to leverage the roles of various employee groups on the Boulder campus and positively impact the drivers of workplace well-being within higher education.

Role and Responsibilities

Through the Well-being Innovators Network, Innovators take on key responsibilities that support a healthier, more connected campus community. These include:

Communicate
  • Liaising between your unit/department and Employee Health and Well-Being, sharing timely and relevant information about campus well-being programs, events and resources
  • Promoting wellness activities and resources with your unit/department
  • Utilizing the private Well-being Innovators’ Network Teams channel
  • Serving as a visible and approachable leader to all levels and roles
Engage
  • Completing the Well-being Innovators’ orientation program
  • Participating in and promoting campus well-being activities, programs and events
  • Attending exclusive WIN events, including luncheons, quarterly webinars, etc.
Collaborate
  • Cultivating relationships within your department/unit and across campus
  • Networking and sharing insights with co-innovators
  • Providing feedback to EHWB regarding employee needs and interests

Well-being Innovators commit to a minimum of 2 hours per month for a one-year term

Three women carrying full bags and smiling at the Health and Wellness summit
Woman writing at the WIN retreat

Innovator Departments

Innovators come from all departments and units across campus to keep workplace well-being visible and ensure all faculty and staff are connected to campus well-being resources. WIN has representation from the following departments and units:

  • Advancement
  • Athletics
  • Business, Finance and Infrastructure
    • Outdoor Services
    • Facilities Management
    • Bookstore
    • Computer Science
  • College of Arts and Sciences
    • A&S Human Resources
    • Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
    • Physics
    • Academic Advising
    • English
    • Chemistry
    • MCDB
  • College of Communication, Media, Design and Information
  • College of Engineering and Applied Science
    • Computer Science
  • Enrollment Management
    • Bursar’s Office
    • Registrar’s Office
  • Graduate School
  • Human Resources
    • HR Service Center
    • Employee Relations
  • Leadership Support and Programming
  • Leeds School of Business
  • Office of Faculty Affairs
  • Office of Information Technology
  • RIO (Research and Innovation Office)
    • Institute for Behavior Science
    • CIRES
    • LASP
  • Student Life
    • Student Outreach, Advocacy and Support
    • International Education
    • Rec Center

Become a Well-being Innovator

Applications to join WIN will re-open Fall 2026.