Whereas the Employee Assembly (the Assembly) has entertained an ongoing discussion during the current fiscal year among its members and with Vice President of Human Resources Mary Opperman regarding staff engagement in the workplace;

Whereas the Assembly believes that staff engagement is not simply a concern for Human Resources (HR) to solve;

Whereas a staff engagement survey could be a useful tool in pinpointing the areas of concern to be addressed;

Whereas the data produced by such a survey could identify areas of focus, facilitate the opportunity to offer a campuswide discussion, and, ultimately, creation and implementation of solutions.

Whereas the Office of Institutional Research and Planning has successfully conducted a university-wide Faculty Work Life survey in 2005, and again in 2010, which has provided valuable data for addressing campus faculty engagement

Be it therefore resolved that the Assembly recommends a formal staff engagement study and survey (the study) be completed by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning;

Be it further resolved that the Assembly and other appropriate campus constituencies participate in the development of the study;

Be it further resolved that data and analysis of the study be shared with the Assembly and the campus community;

Be it further resolved that the University leaders utilize the data produced from the study to assemble a comprehensive plan that assists unit and division leadership in improving staff engagement campus-wide;

Be it finally resolved that copies of this resolution be provided to President Skorton and Vice President Opperman for review and response.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tanya Grove Chair, Employee Assembly