Goal 4

Goal 4

Enhancing human resources

IU Southeast will fully utilize its human resources to support initiatives that further the campus mission.

Strategies

1. Support the lifelong learning of faculty and staff.
   1. Continue funding for faculty and staff professional development.
2. Support faculty research and scholarly activities.
   1. Continue funding for faculty research and creative work.
   2. Develop innovative strategies to support scholarly activities of faculty.
   3. Encourage faculty dissemination of research at local, regional, national and international events.
   4. Encourage, mentor and support faculty applications for IU and external grants.
   5. Advance faculty awareness of external granting agencies and IU resources (PIVOT, proposal development assistance).
3. Support the health and wellness of faculty, staff and students.
   1. Utilize the wellness coalition in partnership with Healthy IU to host walks.
   2. Promote Healthy IU events and activities including group fitness classes and outdoor fitness areas.
   3. Include health and wellness information in new employee orientation.
   4. Promote health and wellness options to incoming students during student orientation and First Year Seminar.
   5. Educate all staff and faculty on programs (food pantry, emergency funding and counseling) available to support students in need.
   6. Develop “Wellness Wednesdays” program for faculty, staff and students.
   7. Develop partnerships with local community organizations, groups, gardens and farmer’s markets to promote healthy eating and learning in our community.
4. Formally recognize achievements of faculty and staff in retention, student success, diversity and revenue generation.
5. Develop additional training for faculty and staff that sensitizes them to cultural differences between groups and supports a more inclusive campus.
6. Monitor staff and faculty engagement levels to ensure that IU Southeast remains a workplace of choice in the region.