ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE

The Organizational Needs Assessment Initiative is a review of select administrative and operational structures, strategies, services, practice, and roles. While the current focus is on specific areas: Business and Operational Support (including financial processing, administrative support, pre- and post-award grant administration), Marketing and Communications, and Information Technology (IT), additional assessments may be added as institutional needs evolve.

Overview

The organizational needs assessments are being conducted to ensure resources are used wisely, essential services are supported efficiently, and the university is positioned for long-term sustainability and success.

While each assessment may follow a unique approach based on functional area and scope, the following guiding principles have been established to ensure consistency across the work.

  1. Each project will be conducted collaboratively and transparently, with no predetermined outcomes.
  2. Each project will assess and identify the future needs of the campus community in the specified functional area.
  3. Each project will explore existing and potentially new approaches to operations within the university’s organizational structures, with the goal of reinforcing our foundation and preparing for future needs.
  4. Each project will strive to create more manageable workloads, improve service delivery to faculty, staff, and students, and foster a more sustainable work environment.
  5. Each project will strive to enhance opportunities for staff to succeed and progress in their careers.