Goal 4: Foster a campus community where all members are valued and appreciated.

Objective 1: Develop an institutional approach to compensation strategy, faculty and staff recognition, communication, and support for scholarly and creative activity.
Action Items

1. Identify and implement new avenues for faculty and staff recognition and sharing
2. Identify and implement methods to enhance communication and morale
3. Develop, approve, and implement consistent compensation strategies for faculty and staff.
4. Examine workload issues and make recommendations based on findings
5. Expand the university small grants program.
6. Incentivize faculty or staff working on large, highly competitive grants or other major projects.

Objective 2: Ensure that the campus serves faculty, staff, students, and visitors effectively, efficiently, and safely.
Action Items

1. Create and implement a new campus master plan for the maintenance and development of the campus facilities. Address changing dynamics, residence halls, outdoor spaces, student gathering spaces, etc.
2. Strengthen the University by increasing alumni, private, corporate, public foundation, and government funding.
3. Increase on-campus student employment opportunities and compensation

Objective 3: Foster a diverse and inclusive campus.
Action Items

1. Consider creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position.