SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Strategic Planning Template

 

Southern Polytechnic State University Template

 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Strategic Plan 2006

Strategic Goal #3: Create a Positive Environment

Objective: Create a Golden Rules Operation

 

Strategies/ Develop a Culture of Consistency in the application of standards and practices

 

Action Plans: Define standards and practices beyond SPSU and (BOR) policy as it relates to creating a “Golden Rules Operation”

 

      1.    After Standards and Practices beyond SPSU and BOR policy is established,

            as it relates to creating a “Golden Rules Operation,” all employees, student

            group representatives, and other constituents of the University will attend required

            training.         

  1. Implement Divisional/Departmental plans to utilize University Policy in a fair and consistent manner with all employees.
  2. All supervisors attend required compliance training workshops (examples
  3. All supervisors attend required trainings to gain knowledge and understanding of the definitions of what the following areas mean  (i.e. BOR policy definitions) and the proper consistent use of these areas (i.e. leave time, comp-time, work-away, hiring, promotions, terminations, professional development, project assignments, etc.,

      5.   All divisions/department establish guidelines and criteria for making exceptions 

in the use of policy for your department then communicate this information to all of your employees. When exceptions are made communicate them in a timely manner, preferably prior to it being done.  

 

Responsibility: For Buy-in purposes- President, Senior Staff, Expanded Cabinet, Department Chairs, Directors and all Supervisors.

For execution of project purposes- Executive Officer, VP Business and Finance

Responsible Offices, Human Resources

 

Time Frame:  Start April 2006 to be continuous/on-going.

Resources Required:  Funds for Training to be researched and determined

Assessment: Participation in training and all activities, demonstrated use of consistency in application of the policy, evaluations,  problem resolution, etc.,

Use of Results:  Build trust among all levels of employees, dispel perceptions of favoritism, improve morale, help to create a more positive environment, etc., Decrease level of complaints from all constituencies.