University of Illinois System

System Office Wellness

The System Office promotes a culture of wellness and encourages employees to incorporate healthy practices that contribute to their overall well-being. The areas of wellness encompass Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual needs for a healthy life balance. Check back often - these pages are updated regularly to include new programs and opportunities that may assist with your general health and well-being.

Wellness News

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On Demand

These activities are presented by Wellness Committee Members Joy Brownridge and Colleen Crawford. You are welcome to opt-out or modify any part, or all, of the activity if it does not feel right to you. If you have any injuries or medical considerations, please follow the advice given to you by your doctor or medical professional when deciding whether to participate in these activities. New activities will be added throughout the year. Please check back and enjoy!


System Programs

UI Stride

UI Stride is designed to encourage employees of University of Illinois System Office departments and units to get active and fit, connect with their System colleagues, and be part of an inclusive and vital community. This self-paced challenge is a fun, easy way to engage in friendly competition with other departments.

Read more on the UI Stride page!

More System Programs

More Tools and Opportunities


Wellness Committee Members

  • Jackie Billhymer, System HR
  • Jennifer Brown, Treasury Operations
  • Karen Brown, Capital Programs & Real Estate Services
  • Olivia Burton, University Academic Programs & Services
  • Colleen Crawford, System HR
  • Marcy Frerichs, System HR
  • Amy Frye, Office of Medicaid Innovation
  • Daniela Giurgea, Capital Programs & Real Estate Services
  • Lorraine Graham, Office of the Executive VP & VP for Academic Affairs
  • Regina Harrington, President's Office
  • Elizabeth Hatcher, System HR
  • Jordan Killen, Campus Recreation, University of Illinois Springfield
  • Karena LaPlace, University Payroll & Benefits
  • Angie Midkiff, Administrative Information Technology Services
  • Jeffrey Moulton, Access & Equity Office, University of Illinois Springfield
  • Jill Odom, Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
  • Erik Olson, System Office Shared Services
  • Andrea Pellegrini, University Bursar
  • Ben Sands, Office for Planning & Budgeting
  • Lydia Schillinger, University Counsel
  • Suzanne Stadel, Office of Procurement Services
  • Kathy Sullivan, Office of Governmental Relations
  • Bridget To, University Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Kim Wright, Office of Technology Management UIC