Our current strategic plan directs us to improve the effectiveness of our human resources in order to enhance both student and employee experiences. Emphasizing  the goal to foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and civility within and among departments as well as between campuses.  

Establishing a supervisory/managerial leadership development program will educate department leaders on best practices for establishing improved communication, ways to foster collaboration, and what civility means in the workplace.   Addressing skill and knowledge gaps through training strengthens the skills supervisors and managers need to do their jobs effectively, professionally, confidently, and with civility.   

Training creates a workplace culture that can make both leaders and their subordinates  feel valued, appreciated, supported, and challenged.  Employees who feel appreciated and challenged through training opportunities tend to feel greater job satisfaction. Robust training and development programs ensure that employees have a consistent experience and are well versed in expectations, policies, and procedures. 

Another critical goal for the HR department is streamlining search committee processes procedures and establishing corresponding written procedures. The recruitment of new staff is among one of the most important enterprises in which the college must engage.  Well executed and well-planned  searches add vibrancy to an organization.  Moreover, the human resources  department will be expanding this  initiative to include addressing matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment and onboarding processes.