Strategic Priority 3 | Operational Excellence

Operational excellence

ÌýÌýEnsure efficiency, innovation and collaboration as the foundation for promoting student and staff excellence through data-informed strategies and continuous improvement.

Goal 1

Improve organizational efficiency and resource allocation. Optimize systems, processes and resources through data-informed decision-making to maximize impact and effectiveness.Ìý

  • Objective 1.1: Explore and refine budgeting and resource allocation models, ensuring funds are directed toward high-impact initiatives that align with the divisional mission and values.Ìý
  • Objective 1.2: Centralize key divisional processes and resources, guaranteeing staff have direct access to essential tools, policies and best practices.Ìý
  • Objective 1.3: Evaluate the utilization and effectiveness of shared services units to identify opportunities for improved engagement and collaboration across the division.Ìý
  • Objective 1.4: Establish a systemic process for the holistic review of units/departments, focusing on programming efforts, organizational operations and structure, to generate actionable recommendations for improved effectiveness and to maximize resources.

Goal 2

Strengthen campus partnerships and community engagement. Collaborate within the division, across the university and beyond 91´«Ã½ to create seamless, student-centered experiences.Ìý

  • Objective 2.1: Expand collaborations with academic units and campus partners to align co-curricular efforts with student success goals.Ìý
  • Objective 2.2: Increase staff engagement in division and campus learning opportunities and conferences to share innovations, best practices, assessment successes and research projects taking place nationally and across the division.Ìý
  • Objective 2.3: Create a robust and effective communication strategy aligning unit communications with divisional mission, values and priorities to improve student and community engagement with the division.Ìý

Goal 3

Enhance infrastructure and physical environments. Strategically invest available resources in our infrastructure to enhance physical environments for our students and teams to flourish.Ìý

  • Objective 3.1: Renew, replace and reinvest in our facilities and technology in alignment with university sustainability goals and priorities.Ìý
  • Objective 3.2: Create or enhance accessible and inclusive environments that intentionally attract all students to Student Life spaces.Ìý
  • Objective 3.3: Optimize space utilization and event booking processes, developing guidelines and improving access to Student Life facilities.Ìý
  • Objective 3.4: Review and improve Student Life operational frameworks and trainings that focus on safety, risk assessment and mitigation, security and emergency preparedness.Ìý

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