Goal 4

To be a Great University at which to Work

A) Create, improve and sustain activities that will positively impact employee recruitment, retention and success.

WE WILL TRACK PROGRESS INSTITUTIONALLY AGAINST THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH:

  • Development and implementation of Employee Success Center
  • Assessment of HR employment data (e.g., staff & faculty retention and promotion data, stay and exit interview data)
  • Assessment of institutional survey results (e.g., COACHE, Campus Climate survey)
  • Utilization of internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Institutional support for scholarship and assessment of outcomes of such support

B) Enrich the working environment by enhancing the diversity of our student body and workforce.

WE WILL TRACK PROGRESS INSTITUTIONALLY AGAINST THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH:

  • Assessment of HR employment data pertaining to faculty/staff diversity (e.g., recruitment and retention, career advancement, growth)
  • Implementation and assessment of PRODiG or similar programs designed to diversify and support our workforce
  • Assessment of engagement data and annual reports of identity-focused affinity groups

C) Enhance effective working relationships within our shared governance framework.

WE WILL TRACK PROGRESS INSTITUTIONALLY AGAINST THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH:

  • Constituting a University-Wide Shared Governance Standing Committee and charging it with assessing shared governance practices
  • Maintaining and strengthening communication through regular labor management meetings that provide information sharing and opportunities to address issues of mutual concern.

D) Foster a sense of belonging, dedication and teamwork among administration, faculty and staff.

WE WILL TRACK PROGRESS INSTITUTIONALLY AGAINST THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH:

  • Assessment of leadership training programs and outcomes at all levels.
  • Assessment of activities designed to promote community building (e.g., Celebration Committee programs, Recognition Dinner, Employee Picnics and other related events)
  • Assessment of cross-divisional collaborations (e.g., College Leadership Summit)

E) Foster a culture that is inclusive, respectful and kind.

WE WILL TRACK PROGRESS INSTITUTIONALLY AGAINST THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH:

  • Assessment of responses to institutional surveys (e.g., Campus Climate Survey)
  • Assessment of trends from bias reports, HR complaints, and grievances, annually and over time.
  • Development and assessment of new initiatives, programs and trainings specifically designed to support workplace inclusivity, respect and kindness (e.g., divisional plans, engagement data)