Faculty Well-Being
The university is committed to supporting faculty well-being.
Explore TU resources for supporting the emotional, physical and professional needs of our faculty.
Emotional Well-Being
Employee Assistance Program
°Õ´Ç·É²õ´Ç²Ô’s employee assistance program — Guidance Resources — offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Your Guidance Resources benefits will give you and your dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Services are available 24/7 at no charge.
TU Counseling Center
If you are seeking mental health assistance for yourself or family members, we can assist you in finding appropriate resources outside of the university. The Counseling Center also offers consultation services to support and advise you when you are dealing with students in distress.
Health Benefits
Employees enrolled in one of °Õ±«â€™s health benefit plans can access the State of Maryland Wellness Program and mental health coverage.
See for more information.
Physical Well-Being
Physical activity can help to reduce stress, improve sleep and increase energy levels.
Campus Recreation
offers facilities and programs that promote physical activity. Faculty and staff have complimentary memberships to the campus rec center, including access to the pool, massage chairs, group exercise classes, Nature RX, equipment rentals and much more.
Household memberships are also available. Download the free Campus Rec app for easy access to equipment and class reservations. It’s available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
Community Dance Center
°Õ±«â€™s Community Dance Center boasts a comprehensive curriculum, renowned faculty and highly trained instructors. The center offers excellence in dance education for children, adults and professionals.
Free Physicals
The state of Maryland provides annual physical screenings free of charge to those enrolled in its benefits plans.
to learn more.
Tiger Trails
Tiger Trails is a series of walking and running routes throughout °Õ±«â€™s campus. The trail map provides distanced routes to encourage physical activity and fitness.
Sculpture Walk
°Õ±«â€™s Public Art Collection is a distinguished collection of outdoor sculptures commissioned, donated or lent to the university by individual artists, alumni and students. Start at the Center for the Arts.
Professional Well-Being
Immerse yourself (and your family and friends) in °Õ±«â€™s cultural, professional and community programming to advance in your career and experience all that TU offers.
TU Arts & Culture
Experience premiere arts and culture at Towson University.
FACET (Faculty Academic Center for Excellence)
By faculty for faculty, FACET offers a Faculty Fellows program, partnerships to promote research, workshops and resources, mentorship for career growth and skills development, and support for emerging technology.
TU Athletic Events
Faculty and staff can collect two free tickets to all home .
FCSM Planetarium
Check out a public show on the third Friday of every month at 7 p.m. during the academic year.
Shows are available free of charge.
Kids Camps and Youth Programs
°Õ±«â€™s campus is an exciting environment for kids with several year-round and summer programs designed with their needs and interests in mind.
LinkedIn Learning
TU offers free access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides online video-based instruction on new business, software, technology and creative skills from nationally recognized experts in a wide range of content areas.
OTS Self-Help Resources
Faculty and staff can access technology self-help resources 24/7 or by searching technology how-to articles in the (login with your TU NetID to see all available articles).