NOVAFIT
NOVAfit! is Villanova University's health and wellness initiative that all faculty and staff are welcome to join.
Our program includes personal health assessments, access to health coaches and a website with support tools and resources. While participation is completely voluntary and your privacy is protected, we strongly encourage everyone to participate and take advantage of the benefits the program has to offer. Together, we can work towards making Villanova a healthier community.
Upcoming Events
From Aisle to Table: Navigating Processed Foods for Health: Thursday November 21st, 12-12:30pm: Presented by Ashley Mayes
Six Pillars
NOVAfit! programming pulls together resources from across the University so that our employees and their families can live their lives to the fullest. Guided by the "Six Pillars of Health and Wellness" the NOVAfit! program provides the support for you to develop your physical, nutritional, financial, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Click the drop down to see employee offerings in each pillar of health and wellbeing.
EMPLOYEE WALKING GROUP
Join us for a 15-20 minute walk around campus with your fellow colleagues! We meet on at noon next to the OREO. Days of the walks are announced each week via Campus Currents.
WELLBEATS
Wellbeats is the University's wellness portal. Through Wellbeats, you have access to:
- 1,000+ high-quality workouts including yoga, HIIT, strength training, walking and running, barre, Pilates, and cycling
- 30+ health and wellness programs to help you reach your goals
- Nutrition education and healthy recipes
- Mindfulness and meditations
- Stretching and recovery
- 1-5 minute office breaks
- And much more!
Classes are available 24/7 and are for all ages, levels, abilities and interests.
HEALTH COACH
Sometimes, you just need a quick answer to a health-related question that doesn’t require immediate medical treatment or a physician visit. Health Coaches are registered nurses who are available 24/7 to answer your health-related questions and address your concerns.
To reach a Health Coach, call 1-800-ASK-BLUE (1-800-275-2583). This resource is free to IBC members.
Fitness and Recreation
All Villanova employees may access the Davis Center and other recreation facilities with their Wildcard. Retirees are allowed to use the Davis Center and Nevin Pool. Learn more about Villanova Fitness and Recreation here.
Our facilities include the 55,000 square foot Davis Center which features cardio and strength equipment as well as a swimming pool; dedicated group fitness studios and state-of-the-art spin studio in the Commons; and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.
To further your physical well-being, Villanova offers group fitness classes and personal training.
Wellness Rooms
Nutrition Counseling
Villanova employees enrolled in a Villanova sponsored medical plan are offered six free nutrition counseling sessions per plan year with any dietitian approved as an IBX provider. Schedule an appointment with Villanova's employee wellness dietitian.
Fuel Your Day Nutrition Series
Join Villanova MCNER and NOVAfit! for our "Fuel Your Day" series, a 30-minute virtual lunchtime nutrition series where we will explore essential nutrition topics tailored for busy professionals. Each session offers valuable insights into how the foods you choose can impact your energy, focus, and overall well-being. Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your understanding of nutrition—register today!
TIAA Webinars
Learn how you you can take action for a more secure future. Reserve your spot now for the November Webinars. To register for the webinar, click the live link embedded under the date of the event. These webinars are free to you as a part of your retirement plan benefits.
Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
As an employee at Villanova, you and your dependents have the benefit of Tuition Remission at Villanova and Tuition Exchange with partner institutions.
TIAA Retirement Planning
All full-time and part-time employees can plan for their future with Villanova's generous retirement planning administered by TIAA-CREF.
Emotional and Mental Health Resources
There is a range of University and community resources for better mental health and overall well-being available to Full-time Villanova University Employees. Learn more about mental health resource offerings here.
Health Advocate Election Resources
Dealing with Different Perspectives at Work
eM Life
Starting a mindfulness practice is a simple and effective way to manage stress, improve focus, strengthen relationships, and feel better both mentally and physically. Sign up for eM Life and you’ll have access to live and on-demand mindfulness programs that are proven to help elevate your effectiveness and overall well-being both in the workplace and at home.
STAFF APPRECIATION
Each year, Villanova hosts a Staff Christmas Lunch in December and a Staff Appreciation Week in May which includes a staff picnic.
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
Employee Resource Groups (ERG), sometimes referred to as affinity groups, are used to provide support and engagement to University employees. These groups may focus on specific interests or identities and offer a variety of experiences, but they are not closed groups, and they welcome supporters and allies. ERGs function as a structure within ODEI and work in coordination with Human Resources.
Mission and Ministry
Villanova's Augustinian Catholic heritage serves as a guidepost for creating the welcoming environment here where everyone can feel apart of the community. Mission & Ministry offers ways to worship, no matter your faith, and service opportunities.
The NOVAfit! App
As we continue to develop the NOVAfit! programming we are proud to announce the NOVAfit! App! The NOVAfit! App will provide full-time benefit eligible faculty and staff to track their participation throughout the Fall and Spring semesters to work their way towards achieving incentives. The wellness incentive program is designed to help you improve your health and wellness, increase workplace wellness, and create a culture of health and wellbeing through an holostic approach.
App Store
1. Access the app store on your phone and search for "Power Apps" and download.
2. Once downloaded, you will need to sign in using your villanova email and password to access Power Apps. This will take you through the Single Sign On process.
3. At the bottom of the home screen, tap on "All Apps" and scroll until you see NovaFit App.
4. Tap on the "..." on the right side. This will bring up an option to favorite the NovaFit App. Select "Favorite" to add the NovaFit App to your Power Apps homescreen.
Full-time Benefit Eligible Faculty and Staff may receive points through their participation of NOVAfit! events during the Fall and Spring Semester. To receive your NOVAfit! points, eligible faculty and staff must submit their participation on the NOVAfit! App.
How to Submit Event Participation
- Enter the NOVAfit! App through the hyperlink. This will take you through the Single Sign On process for entry.
- Select "Get Started" on the NOVAfit! Homescreen..
- Click the "+" tab in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click the "Please Select Event You Attended" drop down and select the event you participated in.
- Click the "Please Verifty You Participated" drop down and select "Yes".
- To submit, Click the "Check Mark" in the top right corner of app to submit your event participation.
Name of Event |
Number of Points |
Employee Walking Group (Max of 10) |
1 point each (10) |
NOVAfit! Lunch and Learns (Max of 3) |
10 points each (30) |
Fuel Your Day Nutrition Series (Max of 3) |
10 points each (30) |
Fall Walk at Lunch |
10 points |
Wellbeats (5 points per 100 minutes played) *max 25 points per semester |
25 points |
eM Life (5 points per 100 minutes played) *max 25 points per semester |
25 points |
NOVAfit! 5K |
50 points |
Dental Cleaning |
25 points |
Cancer Screening |
25 points |
Personal Training (Max of 10 per semester) |
5 points each (50) |
Mental Health Counseling (Max of 3 per semester) |
10 points each (30) |
Nutrition Counseling (Max of 3 per semester) |
10 points each (30) |
TIAA Financial Counseling (1 session per semester) |
10 points |
1842 Day of Service |
10 points |
New Student Move in |
10 points |
The NOVAfit! Reward system is based on a tier system through the number of points completed. Points must be submitted through the NOVAfit! App by Friday, Dec. 13th, 2024 in order to receive incentives.
Tier 1- 150 points completed: $15 reward to bookstore
Tier 2- 200 points completed: $25 reward to bookstore
Tier 3- 250 points completed: $35 reward to bookstore and entry to raffle for Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa