GOAL 4:
Ensure Sustainability and Effectiveness
We will ensure the long-term financial health and operational excellence of the college. We will exercise sound financial practices, optimize resource allocations, and fulfill expectations of continuous improvement. We aim to enhance organizational effectiveness, support strategic initiatives, and maintain the college’s ability to deliver high-quality education and services.
OBJECTIVES and STRATEGIES
4.1 Be a place people want to work.
4.1.1 Form and support networks that bring together individuals who share common roles, responsibilities, or interests to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collaborate on projects for professional growth.
4.1.2 Invest in the continuous development of staff with training, mentorship, support, recognition, and pathways for career growth.
4.1.3 Balance meaningful professional connections, efficiency, and productivity with flexible work arrangements.
4.1.4 Make the workload obligations manageable and equitable.
4.2 Make the operations of the college easier, more transparent, and more predictable, helping faculty, staff, and students to do their best work and plan for the future.
4.2.1 Clarify roles and responsibilities in the Dean’s Office and in the departments to encourage collaboration, trust, and accountability.
4.2.2 Align processes to streamline and simplify work and reduce administrative burdens.
4.2.3 Empower decision-makers with more information to enable both short-term and long-term planning, leading to better coordination of resources and more effective outcomes.
4.2.4 Enrich the student advising experience with high-impact and accessible services by focusing on upgraded advising technology, coordinated resources and support systems, streamlined workflows, and reduced administrative burden.
4.3 Achieve financial sustainability.
4.3.1 Expand external funding and grants.
4.3.2 Investigate, develop, and support opportunities for new revenue generation through summer courses, professional and continuing education programs, sponsored research programs, joint ventures, and consultancy services.
4.3.3 Secure significant philanthropic contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.