Rowdy New U

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Rowdy New U is a wellness program for faculty and staff that provides learning opportunities, activities, programs and other resources to empower and encourage UTSA faculty and staff to make choices and changes that lead to a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

What We Offer

Walking Trails

Walking trails are available on the Main and Downtown Campuses to promote physical activity and wellbeing. Trails were developed for faculty, staff, students and alumni, as well as the general public.

Wellness Champion Program

This program allows faculty and staff to serve as liaisons between Wellness and university departments to create a culture of health by promoting awareness and involvement in wellness programs services and events.

Leave for Wellness Incentive

Benefits-eligible employees can apply for one of the three different incentives in the Handbook of Operating Procedures, 4.20 Section T. policy. Check out the details in the  Wellness Incentive Factsheet.

Quarterly Wellness Assessments

Faculty and staff can track their fitness goals through a wellness assessment. Rowdy New U members will receive an email reminder every three months to schedule their assessments or come to our walk-in hours.

Wellness Ticket Program

Faculty and staff can acquire Wellness Tickets throughout the year by attending Wellness events and activities. As employees accumulate tickets, they can shop in the Wellness Ticket Store to redeem them for wellness items. The Wellness Ticket Store can be found in the Rowdy New U Microsoft Team.

Workshops and Webinars

Topics include financial wellness, fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Wellness Roadshow Workshops

Need a wellness presentation for your department? Our wellness team can deliver a presentation at your next staff meeting or event. These workshops typically last 15-30 minutes. 

Ergonomics Program

The Ergonomics Program strives to provide an efficient and safe work environment for all UTSA employees by offering online self-evaluations, in-person assessments, ergonomics education and injury prevention programs.

Mother-Friendly Worksite

UTSA has been designated as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite by the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are several locations on campus designated for parents to have a private space to feed their young children on campus. Visit Wellbeing Services to learn more.

UT Living Well Platform

The UT Living Well platform (powered by Limeade) connects UT SELECT members to the Living Well program. Achieve your goals with personalized activities, a voluntary well-being assessment, system-wide team challenges and more! View the UT Living Well Platform Login Guide to get started.

What We Offer

Walking Trails

Walking trails are available on the Main and Downtown Campuses to promote physical activity and wellbeing. Trails were developed for faculty, staff, students and alumni, as well as the general public.

Wellness Champion Program

This program allows faculty and staff to serve as liaisons between Wellness and university departments to create a culture of health by promoting awareness and involvement in wellness programs services and events.

Leave for Wellness Incentive

Benefits-eligible employees can apply for one of the three different incentives in the Handbook of Operating Procedures, 4.20 Section T. policy. Check out the details in the Wellness Incentive Factsheet.

Quarterly Wellness Assessments

Faculty and staff can track their fitness goals through a wellness assessment. Rowdy New U members will receive an email reminder every three months to schedule their assessments or come to our walk-in hours.

Wellness Ticket Program

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to acquire Wellness Tickets throughout the year by attending Wellness events and activities. As employees accumulate tickets, they can shop in the Wellness Ticket Store to exchange tickets for wellness items. The Wellness Ticket Store can be found in the Rowdy New U Microsoft Team.

Workshops and Webinars

Topics include financial wellness, fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Wellness Roadshow Workshops

Need a wellness presentation for your department? Our wellness team can deliver a presentation at your next staff meeting or event. These workshops typically last 15-30 minutes. Fill out the Rowdy New U Roadshow Form to request a workshop.

Ergonomics Program

The Ergonomics Program strives to provide an efficient and safe work environment for all UTSA employees by offering online self-evaluations, in-person assessments, ergonomics education and injury prevention programs.

Mother-Friendly Worksite

UTSA has been designated as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite by the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are several locations on campus designated for parents to have a private space to feed their young children on campus. Visit Wellbeing Services to learn more.