Theme 2: Fulfilling Work Environment

A healthy and successful work environment recognizes and invests in the people who are at the heart of the mission. Our shared goal is to build future-focused structures for collaboration and belonging, increase investment in people and leadership, lean into the new shared governance systems and structures, and leverage data to support our mission and values.

Icon of people working together  A Culture Enriched by Trust and Accountability


1. A people strategy that addresses work load, managing expectations, and salary concerns

Value employees by compensating them appropriately for their work. Promote fairness and equity in the workplace, in part by doing the following: routinely reviewing job descriptions and organizational charts to accurately reflect current duties and structures; conducting regular compensation comparisons that inform salary ranges.

Initiative Owner: Human Resources

 
2. A leadership development program

Develop a plan to train and equip managers on issues such as team dynamics, organizational culture, performance evaluations, empathetic listening, conflict resolution, and DEIJB.

Initiative Owner: Human Resources


Icon of people with big hearts  Investment in People


3. A culture of recognition, appreciation, and high-performance

Develop a recognition and appreciation model that has a regular cadence. Sponsor monthly appreciation events and pause to celebrate special occasions. Create a bonus (or similar) program for high-performance. 

Initiative Owner: Human Resources

 
4. Professional development

Create a plan to provide employees with professional and career development opportunities which can include cross training, conference attendance, mentoring, and vocational reflection. 

Initiative Owner: Human Resources


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5. An improved technology infrastructure that reduces inefficient manual input

Identify and eliminate the pain points and inefficiencies in technology systems and build the necessary solutions. Make recommendations for new enterprise systems.

Initiative Owner: Zareh Marselian

 
6. Technology training and support

Train staff on how to get the most out of existing and new technologies, and how to use technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data-informed decision making.

Initiative Owner: Zareh Marselian


Icon of thought bubbles  Systems That Promote Success and Collaboration


7. Intentional collaboration and community building

Establish an annual calendar of events and activities that encourage employees to come together to build relationships and trust.

Initiative Owner: Jessi Soporito

 
8. Policy development and timely communications

Leverage shared governance to get appropriate and timely input from constituents and stakeholders on policy development. Communicate relevant policy changes and identify which constituents and stakeholders will be impacted by university policy.

Initiative Owner: Michael Hart and Matt Yates


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