1. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Explore. Discover. Become. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES CHAIRPERSONS RETREAT Arts & Sciences SPA Staff Development & Performance Initiatives for 2012-2013

2. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2012-2013 Major Goals – A&S SPA Employees  Goal 1: Develop staff initiatives and strategies that align with the University’s Preeminence 2020 Priority #2: Improve Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency.  Goal 2: Provide educational & training resources to assist SPA employees with development, performance and job accountability.  Goal 3: Redirect focus and approach to SPA staff performance management and evaluation.  Goal 4: Implement an SPA Staff Recognition/Incentive Program with the objective of improving staff employee morale and motivation.

3. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University The University’s goal of “achieving excellence in academic and operational effectiveness and efficiency includes the following: * Enhancing and expanding the performance-based management system for faculty, staff & student employees; * Utilizing best practices and technological enhancements to improve program effectiveness and efficiency; * Improving front-line capabilities to fulfill the University’s commitment to quality service and responsiveness; and * Enacting processes to create an environment that is accessible and welcoming to students, staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and the greater community.

4. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University How will Arts & Sciences achieve its alignment with this Preeminence 2020 goal? TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT  Increase awareness & knowledge of available training and development opportunities (internal and external) for SPA staff.  Conduct “in-house” trainings with College’s SPA staff to increase knowledge base and skill sets of employees.  Strategize & implement administrative “best practices” that enhance/augment employee efficiency and service. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 4

5. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University How will Arts & Sciences achieve its alignment with this Preeminence 2020 goal? DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES  Survey & meet with chairs/directors to determine priority development needs and existing resources to assist their respective units.  Research internal & external training & development workshops for SPA staff & schedule as appropriate.  Conduct College-wide meetings/workshops to reinforce SPA employee efficiency, as well as professional and personal enrichment.

6. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University How will Arts & Sciences achieve its alignment with this Preeminence 2020 goal? PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT  Conduct group meetings with SPA staff to reinforce new direction and importance of the College’s performance management initiative.  Conduct one-on-one meetings with chairs/directors and unit SPA staff throughout the academic year to assist with performance strategies and management (inc. supervisor training).  Incorporate at least three (3) SPA evaluative discussions prior to final evaluation submittal in the Spring.  Arrange “in-house” mandatory PMP presentation by HR personnel for both chairs/directors and SPA staff. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 6

7. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University How will Arts & Sciences achieve its alignment with this Preeminence 2020 goal? SPA STAFF RECOGNITION  Provide enrichment opportunities throughout the year that focus on enhancing staff recognition and morale.  Conduct meetings (group or one-on-one) with chairs and directors to reinforce importance & necessity of staff recognition and morale at unit level.  Implement monthly SPA Employee Highlight on the College’s webpage.  Incorporate SPA staff “morale boosters” and incentives throughout the year.