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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 inclusion, diversity, equity, 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.

Primary Metrics

MetricLeadSource
The percentage of permanent employees retained by the college after five years on a calendar year basis.VCEA HRSWSU HRS
The diversity of Voiland College’s permanent employee workforce.VCEA HRSWSU HRS
The sense of belonging amongs Voiland College’s employees.VCEA HRSWSU Biannual Employee Satisfaction Survey

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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