Good morning,
Last fall our campus participated in the systemwide employee engagement survey. I am
pleased that we saw an increase in both staff and faculty response rates since the last 2015
survey. The faculty response rate was 67%, an increase of 5%. Staff saw a response rate of 78%,
which is an increase of 10%. Thank you for your participation.
Although it has its limitations, the engagement survey provides valuable feedback as a tool for
local leaders, as it applies to their individual units. I encourage you to use the survey results as
a starting point for discussion. As a reminder, the key metrics for the survey measure
commitment, dedication, and an effective work environment. I hope that with this resource you
will be able to celebrate your team's strengths and identify areas of opportunity. The Vice
Chancellors and I are ready and willing to support the efforts of teams across campus.
This week supervisors will receive reports for their individual units. Reports are produced for
units that had at least five completed survey respondents. Visit the Office of Human Resources
Employee Engagement website for resources and more information about the survey. If you
have any immediate questions, please contact your dean or director.
Thank you again for your participation in the engagement survey.
Go Bulldogs,
Lendley Black
Chancellor
