Leadership Meeting - 4/22/25
Reflection on the Work Environment
The speaker feels that one year of work in their environment equates to seven years of experience (dog years analogy).
The discussion involves self-evaluation and feedback from peers regarding work habits and achievements.
Key traits mentioned: Positivity and Strategic Thinking.
Importance of Check-Ins
Suggestion for team members to check in if they observe anyone looking stressed or overwhelmed.
Emphasis on connectedness and collaboration, expecting more interactions during events like commencement.
Goals for Projects
Focus on specific projects such as GROW, aiming for a high percentage of student responses for surveys.
Encourages team members to maintain enthusiasm to achieve project goals.
Recognition and Worthy Mentions
Kudos to colleagues, especially Dr. Jackson for his support during a recent event.
Acknowledgment of students participating in departmental awards and the importance of their contributions.
Awards and Recognitions
Reminders to identify and nominate Student Assistant of the Year within departments.
The Golden Eagle Awards event planning details were discussed, including schedule (trivia, food, and awards).
Students are encouraged to vote for nominees and recognition of graduates will be part of the event.
Survey Process and Importance
Surveys will be sent out to assess students’ experiences (from April 28 to May 9).
Encourage clear reflection on skills and experiences gained as a result of employment, rather than just positive ratings.
Surveys include 11 Likert scale questions and three open-response questions.
Feedback Mechanism
Continuous encouragement for staff to provide honest feedback, both positive and negative, to better the work environment.
Importance of collecting data to iterate and improve departmental processes.
Work from Home Policies
Employee expectations around remote work, emphasizing that remote days are not vacation days.
Discussing flexibility in work schedules and the rotation of remote workdays to avoid too many staff working the same days.
Challenges of coordinating schedules especially among staff who rely on public transportation.
Communication and Coordination
Importance of effective communication regarding availability and remote working times.
Discussion on how to share calendars or provide effective coverage when people are off-site.
Future Considerations for Scheduling and Notifications
Acknowledgment of challenges surrounding quick turnaround for programming decisions, especially during hectic times.
Suggestions made to provide more notice for important deadlines to allow ample preparation time.