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Enhancing University Well-Being

Ensuring high levels of morale and engagement among faculty, staff, and students through campus activities, professional development, and support services.

SIGNATURE INITIATIVES

  • Cultivate the growth of faculty and staff by providing continuous professional development opportunities and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

  • Enhance the quality of work-life by implementing wellness programs, promoting work-life balance, and ensuring a supportive work environment.

  • Increase participation and usage of our services by actively engaging with our community and improving the accessibility and visibility of our offerings.

  • Addressing employee turnover is a priority, and we are committed to identifying and mitigating the factors that contribute to it, ensuring a stable and satisfied workforce.

  • Fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

  • Increasing awareness of the various dimensions of wellness is essential, and we will promote holistic health through educational initiatives and resources.

  • Promoting campus vibrancy and engagement is key, and we will organize events and activities that encourage community involvement and create a lively campus atmosphere.

PROGRESS

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Cultivate Faculty and Staff Growth

Recommendation Phase Progress
1.1. Conduct research on effective employee development tactics and new hire orientation/onboarding programs. 1
 
Completed
1.7. Gather survey feedback from orientation participants to evaluate program. 5
 
In Progress
1.9. Create a committee to develop an in-house professional development series for staff and faculty. 1
 
Not Started
Success Measures    
1. 100% of all new hires go through comprehensive new hire orientation.
2. # of professional development opportunities offered each month.
3. 100% completion of orientation evaluation surveys.
4. # of attendees at professional development events.		    

Enhance the Quality of Work-Life

Recommendation Phase Progress
2.1. Create Quality of Life-Survey 1
 
In Progress
2.2. Promote participation of Survey through offering incentives and marketing campaign; promote at HR events. Participate in Top Workplace assessment. 1
 
In Progress
2.3. Create and promote employee appreciation events (e.g., Alice Smith Award, Ice Cream Social, Employee Lunch). 3
 
Completed
2.4. Create a committee to plan a regular monthly employee recognition program. 1
 
Not Started
2.5. Create an initiative to recognize CSU new hires each month via campus communication 4
 
Completed
Success Measures    
1. 50% Goal Completion Year 1
2. 75% Completion Rate Year 2
3. Establish Baseline Data Year 1		    

Increase Participation & Usage of Services

Recommendation Phase Progress
3.1. Create Professional Development Calendar/ Inventory 1
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. Increase participation of Professional Development Opportunities and EAP usage by 5% each year.
2. Establish baseline Year 1		    

Address Employee Turnover

Recommendation Phase Progress
4.1. Evaluate turnover rate data and current exit survey data. 1
 
In Progress
4.2. Create comprehensive onboarding program (3-month, 6-month, 1-year check-ins) 1
 
Not Started
Success Measures    
1. 2% decrease in turnover yearly
2. 10% increase in exit survey participation		    

Foster a Supportive and Inclusive Environment

Recommendation Phase Progress
5.1. Create Assessment for Students. 3
 
In Progress
5.2. Create Assessment for Faculty & Staff 3
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. Campus-wide Assessment — 35% Participation    

Increase Awareness of Dimensions of Wellness #1

Recommendation Phase Progress
6.1. Introduce new model of service for physical & behavioral health. 5
 
In Progress
6.2. Develop Wellness Education to address health issues. 4
 
In Progress
6.3. Create incentive card/program 2
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. USG Health Data — 35% Participation
2. USG Health Data — 5% decrease in health-identified issues		    

Increase Awareness of Dimensions of Wellness #2

Recommendation Phase Progress
7.1. Create Wellness Advisory Group 4
 
Completed
7.2. Develop an integrated Campus Model/Plan 4
 
In Progress
7.3. Develop a formalized platform for elevating wellness across campus & promoting initiatives. 4
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. Elevate Well-being — Monthly wellness across all dimensions    

Promote Campus Vibrancy and Engagement #1

Recommendation Phase Progress
8.1. Create Sense of Belonging Survey 1
 
In Progress
8.2. Promote survey & participation 1
 
In Progress
8.3. Review & Analyze Data, NSSE 1
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. 2% decrease in turnover yearly
2. 10% increase in exit survey participation		    

Promote Campus Vibrancy and Engagement #2

Recommendation Phase Progress
9.1. Create calendar of Campus Engagement Events 1
 
In Progress
9.2. Formalize campus-wide tracking platform 1
 
In Progress
9.3. Training & Implementation 1
 
In Progress
9.4. Increase special population programming and academic affairs programs 1
 
In Progress
Success Measures    
1. Increase engagement by 15%    

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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    Don Stansberry

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    Rodney Byrd

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    Allen Ward

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    Mya Richardson-Echols