Lifestyle Enhancement Program
Lifestyle Enhancement classes support faculty, staff, their families, ISU retirees, and alumni. Most programs are scheduled during the workday for easier access to wellness opportunities that promote personal well-being.
Wellness Participation Policy
Since 1984, Illinois State University has upheld a Wellness Participation Policy to support the well-being of faculty and staff, allowing employees to request up to 90 minutes per week for personal wellness activities.
Campus Walking Map
View the Campus Walking Map that has four different routes of varying lengths around campus.
Lifestyle Enhancement Classes
2024/2025 Sessions:
Fall Session: 08/19/24 - 12/22/24
Spring Session: 01/06/25 - 05/11/25
Summer Session: 05/10/25 - 08/17/25
Prior to taking classes participants will need to:
- Register for classes
- Complete and return* the Par-Q Form and Waiver Form
- Pay fees associated with the class**
*The Par-Q and Waiver forms may be returned via:
- Mail: Illinois State University, Health Promotion and Wellness Office, Campus Box 2120, Normal, IL 61790-2120
- Email: Michelle Starkey
- In-Person: McCormick Hall 187
** ISU Faculty and Staff may also elect to use Payroll Deduction to pay class fees. Payroll Deduction Formmay be turned in via:
- Mail: Illinois State University, University Payroll Office, Campus Box 0580, Normal, Illinois 61790-0580
- In-person: College Place Uptown 239 Suite E, 100 South Fell Ave, Normal IL
Badminton
Founded in 1967, the Badminton group includes experienced players, some of whom have medaled in the Senior Olympic Games but is also open to all skill levels.
- Coordinators: Dr. Mathew Nadakavukaren, Dr. Bob Preston, and Donna Shippy. Contact Donna Shippy for questions about clinics and joining the group.
- Schedule: Badminton Clinics held on the first Wednesday of each month.
- Fees: $55 yearly for ISU Affiliates, $110 yearly for Community Members
Balanced Bellies and Backs
Aimed at maintaining a healthy spine, this class emphasizes flexibility and core strengthening.
- Instructor: Michelle Klunke
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15pm to 1pm, 4th West Lounge, Bone Student Center or Join via Zoom
- Fees: $75 for Spring semesteror $180 yearly for ISU Affliliates, $105 for Spring semesteror $240 yearly for Community Members.
Yoga
Experience the traditional practice of hatha yoga.
- Instructors: Dianne Renn-Gardner and Kinsey Hutchinson
- Schedule: Monday and Wednesdays - 12:15pm to 1pm, 4th West Lounge, Bone Student Center or Join via Zoom
- Fees: $75 for Spring semester or $180 yearly for ISU Affliliates, $105 for Spring semester or $240 yearly for Community Members.
T'ai Chi
Based on the evidence-based approach developed by Yang Yang, who introduced T'ai Chi at Illinois State in 1993, this class series focuses on improving strength, neuromuscular control, and balance through Chen Style T'ai Chi and qigong training.
- Instructor: Lilly Meiner, Certified Instructor
- Schedule: Mondays 5:15pm to 6:15pm, 4th West Lounge, Bone Student Center
- Fees: $75 for Spring semester or $180 yearly for ISU Affliliates, $105 for Spring semester or $240 yearly for Community Members.
Table Tennis
- Coordinator: Marty Greenberg
- Schedule: Saturdays 8pm to 11:55 pm, Thomas Metcalf Small Gym
- Fees: $55 yearly for ISU Affiliates, $80 yearly for Community Members