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Campus Conversations Summaries

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Facilitators:  Keiko Kranke and Marcus Embry

Conversation with Group

• Saw meaningful outcomes that resulted from contributions of many/several people.
• Wow factor- our work does make a difference; pat ourselves on the back.
• Our work impacts student’s success.
• These positive experiences make it worth coming to work.
• We learn from those we work with whether they are students or co-workers/colleagues.
• Create an environment where those who want to be engaged can be successful.
• People are here because they want to be here-
  • Climate where people are excited; positive energy
• Value each other- across employee types
• Value diversity (broadly defined)
• University Vision is operationalized
• (eg; Civic engagement, appreciation of diversity)  
• See UNC in positive news headlines
• (eg; grants, accomplishments)
• Every program had resources to be the centers of excellence they want to be
• Universal design is part of all activities from facility design to teaching to services
• Fair and competitive pay for all employees

Goal:

• Foster culture that values and respects every individual.

Step:

• Move beyond lack or trust
• Establish/maintain fair practices (eg; compensation)
• Reward/celebrate meaningful/valuable work
• Create an environment where each person feels their role is important and valued

Goal:

• Environment that fosters engagement in the education enterprise

Step:

• No one can say “they don’t know how their job impacts students”