Voiland College 2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan
Supporting Students, Fueling Innovation, Building Community
Theme: Employee Development, Wellness, and Culture
“Employee Development, Wellness, and Culture” is one of four main themes for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) 2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan.
Read the Executive Summary.
Goal
To successfully recruit and retain a talented, diverse workforce that advances our land-grant mission of serving the public good.
Objectives
- Attract diverse and highly qualified candidates for employment.
- Support employees with resources that enable them to be successful.
- Compensate employees with competitive and equitable salaries.
- Promote a healthy work-life balance amongst employees.
- Promote a workplace culture that prioritizes community and a sense of belonging.
Intended Outcomes
Voiland College’s employees are talented, productive, engaged, and have a strong sense of belonging within the college.
Strategic Planning Initiatives
- Communicate more about employee achievements and development opportunities
- “VCEA Attention Grabbers” forum to recognize the outstanding work of faculty and staff.
- Create more opportunities for VCEA faculty and staff can socialize, learn more about each others’ work, and create a culture of belonging. Events include:
- Convocation Awards
- Sponsored Lectures
- VCEA Town Hall
- VCEA Day
- VCEA Weekly Newsletter
- Monthly Brown Bags
Primary Metrics
| Metric | Lead | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The percentage of permanent employees retained by the college after five years on a calendar year basis. | VCEA HRS | WSU HRS |
| The diversity of Voiland College’s permanent employee workforce. | VCEA HRS | WSU HRS |
| The sense of belonging among Voiland College’s employees. | VCEA HRS | WSU Biannual Employee Satisfaction Survey |
The percentage of permanent employees retained by the college after five years on a calendar year basis.
Source: VCEA HRS, WSU HRS.
- 2023: 66%
The diversity of Voiland College’s permanent employee workforce.
Source: VCEA HRS, WSU HRS.
- 2023 Faculty: 21% Female, 79% Male
- 2023 Administrative Professional: 62% Female, 38% Male
- 2023 Classified: 54% Female, 46% Male
- 2023 Total: 37% Female, 67% Male
The sense of belonging among Voiland College’s employees.
Sources: 2023 WSU Biennial Employee Satisfaction Survey, 2023 COACHE Survey
- WSU Community: 4.01 out of 5
- I enjoy being part of the WSU system: 3.88 out of 5
- A spirit of cooperation and teamwork exists between my coworkers and me: 4.1 / 5
- I enjoy being part of my department: 4.18 / 5
- I enjoy being part of my college or area: 3.91/5
The percentage of permanent employees retained by the college after five years on a calendar year basis.
Source: VCEA HRS, WSU HRS.
- 2024: 74%
The diversity of Voiland College’s permanent employee workforce.
Source: VCEA HRS, WSU HRS.
- 2024 2023 Faculty: 21% Female, 79% Male
- 2024 Administrative Professional: 54% Female, 46% Male
- 2024 Classified: 58% Female, 42% Male
- 2024 Total: 37% Female, 67% Male
The sense of belonging among Voiland College’s employees.
Data coming soon.