GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
COVID-19 also had a significant impact on College operations. During Summer 2020, the entire building was sanitized. Throughout the building, personal protective equipment was made available, including new sanitizer stands. To continue operations for faculty and staff, over 50 “drive through” or “meet and greet pickups” of screens and laptops were organized.
EDUCATIONAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Operations
FACULTY, STAFF, & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
The year 2020 was an extremely busy year for the Human Resources unit. The College hired 11 new faculty. Of these, seven are on the Clinical Teaching track, including a new Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and a new Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, and four are on the Tenure/Tenure Track. In addition to the faculty hires, 10 new staff, including a new Director of Student Affairs and a new Director of Finance, Administration, and Operations, were hired. Of the total hires, 9 are under-represented minorities. Adjuncts continue to be an integral part of the College’s staffing model. During the past year, 85 adjunct appointments were made in Fall 2020, 100 in Spring 2021, and 77 in Summer 2021.
RESEARCH
Human Resources
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Business Administration unit also presented a three-part budget workshop series for the College, which was designed to answer the “Who, What, When, and How” related to college budgets and designed to improve cross-college communication and transparency on resource stewardship. The workshop helped to provide context for many of the financial decisions made by senior leadership.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
The unknown impact to the state budget due to COVID-19 resulted in a “hold back” of funding resources. However, the College of Nursing was able to make a substantial investment in the upgrade or replacement of simulation equipment. The 2020 year also marked the beginning of the College’s computer replacement program, intended to replace computers for individuals every 3 to 4 years. This allowed the College to operationalize computer replacement by planning budget allocation, ensuring that faculty and staff have updated equipment with a single laptop that is portable, decreasing the need for a desktop and laptop for each person and thus saving additional resources.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Finance
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION
During 2020, the Business Administration unit was formed, merging Finance and Operations with Human Resources under one director. This has allowed for increased communication and coordination. One such measurable outcome was an elimination of pay distribution errors. This team was further broadened by the addition of a business analyst who brought expertise in the College’s enrollment and tuition modeling. An administrative pool component was added to allow for increased efficiencies in administrative services, allowing seamless support for executive faculty and staff. A new shared position between the research office and Business Administration was created, serving purchasing needs across the College. In 2020, both a new Director of Finance, Administration, and Operations and a new Human Resources Administrator were hired.
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