Strategic Priority: Strengthen the University Ecosystem
Initiative #1: Align Campus Master Plan with Institutional Priorities
Implement a comprehensive prioritized capital plan. Plan should include all campuses, student housing, technology, new program requirements and maintenance needs.
Example Action Plans:
- Create and prioritize a comprehensive spending plan and funding process.
Definition of Success:
- Implement a prioritized capital plan.
- Create opportunities to facilitate dialogue about the University's deferred maintenance budget.
Key Metrics Influenced:
- Enrollment
- Retention
Initiative #2: Attract, Hire, and Retain Talented and Productive Administrators, Faculty and Staff
Enhance hiring, onboarding, mission formation, training and review processes
Implement best practices in workforce management. Support employee wellness and well-being.
Example Action Plans:
- Engage and support new employees during the onboarding process.
- Revisit and use an employee evaluation process and ensure that it includes reflection and planning.
- Facilitate improved communication of endowed position opportunities.
Definition of Success:
- Revamp the onboarding process to provide opportunities to tour campus, learn about the mission and be made aware of and understand University policies and procedures.
- Strategies are implemented to ensure that all employees and supervisors clearly understand their roles, responsibilities and goals.
Key Metrics Influenced:
- Well-being
- Retention
Initiative #3: Address Sustainability and Care for Our Common Home
Review and prioritize recommendations in University sustainability plan, e.g., Laudato Si.
Example Action Plans
- Develop a process for prioritizing the sustainability plan with input from the Laudato Si Task Force and Facilities.
- Publicize the plan to the University community.
Definition of Success:
- Obtain a rating with STARS and prioritize areas in need of further attention.
- Benchmark with other similarly situated universities or colleges.
Key Metrics Influenced:
- Well-being
- Community Engagement
Initiative #4: Strengthen Community Partnerships and Engagement
Strengthen relationships and collaborate with the neighborhood and city of Detroit.
Example Action Plans
- Inventory current community partnerships and engagement.
Definition of Success:
- Prioritized list of community partnerships and engagements to pursue.
- Identified gaps and potential partnerships or collaborations.
Key Metrics Influenced:
- Financial Responsibility
- High Impact Practices
