Holistic Excellence

We will be known for creating a vibrant, student-centered environment by attracting and retaining top talent through a commitment to faculty and staff professional development, total compensation, including benefits, and effective and people-centered processes. We will elevate college facilities, programs, and practices that enhance the individual and collective behavioral, physical, social, and spiritual wholeness of students and employees. Our goal for holistic excellence extends beyond the campus; it is our goal to expand and deepen partnerships, including partnerships with alumni, to advance the health and resilience of our communities and the environment.

Goal 1

Continue to implement and enhance comprehensive tiered student wellness services and support systems.

• Objective 1: Continue to raise and support the student wellness services offered through the Center for Holistic Health, including campus-wide health promotion, mental health counseling, healthcare coordination, TimelyCare, and basic needs support.
• Objective 2: Develop and enhance student physical wellness offerings.
• Objective 3: Develop a holistic and integrated referral system to the various wellness services and supports offered across campus.
• Objective 4: Develop and nurture community partnerships to enhance student wellbeing.

Goal 2

Create a vibrant campus environment where all employees and students engage in living out our organizational values.

• Objective 1: Create distinctive and unique organizational values.
• Objective 2: Align space design to support innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Goal 3

Optimize and support a well-resourced workforce by aligning staffing, compensation, and talent management with strategic priorities to enhance organizational effectiveness and competitiveness.

• Objective 1: Evaluate staffing levels to identify gaps and opportunities for optimization.
• Objective 2: Use faculty and staff salary study data to develop and implement competitive compensation structures and total rewards packages.
• Objective 3: Identify the staffing resources needed to achieve the college's strategic goals.
• Objective 4: Align salary budgets with strategic salary range goals to support fair and competitive compensation.
• Objective 5: Foster pay transparency by providing clear and accessible information about compensation structures, pay ranges, and the criteria influencing salary decisions, ensuring employees understand how compensation is determined and promoting trust and fairness.

Goal 4

Foster an engaging workplace culture that supports equitable professional development and maximizes employee growth and retention through innovative programs and continuous feedback mechanisms.

• Objective 1: Develop and implement a comprehensive employee engagement survey to assess community needs and inform future initiatives.
• Objective 2: Expand professional development opportunities by applying for grants and finalizing the IMPACT Leadership training program.
• Objective 3: Research and establish a staff sabbatical program to support employee renewal, growth, and innovation.
• Objective 4: Replace the current performance review system with a continuous feedback program that promotes development and engagement.