Dear Colleagues,
The University of Minnesota will conduct its fifth systemwide employee engagement survey
this fall, and in early 2020 we will begin a new cycle of discussing
the results and possible actions based on these results. It is important
to me and to the UMD leadership team that we receive your meaningful
feedback on your work experiences at UMD. This year, a survey report will be available to supervisors who have at least five faculty or staff complete surveys in their respective units, which should provide more options for local action in smaller workgroups.
When you take the survey, you’ll find two
open-ended questions which are very helpful to your supervisors and to
UMD leadership, especially for those of us who may not be aware of your
day-to-day work experiences. Open-ended responses are redacted by the
vendor Korn Ferry so no personally identifiable information is shared.
Your responses provide important ideas for improvement at UMD. The
questions are, “What is one thing that has been done to help you to be
more successful in your work?” and “What one thing, if changed, would
enable you to be more successful in your work?” I look forward to your
responses for how our recent efforts have made an impact and your ideas
about ongoing action.
Please continue to watch your email for a link to take the survey starting Monday, October 14.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me or to your vice chancellor.
Sincerely,
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
