Context for Analysis (C)

5C1 Leadership and Communication Systems

Accomplishing the vision, mission, and purpose of Western depends completely upon the people of the institution (Figure O.2). The matrix in Figure 5.1 lists the goals and objectives in Western’s Strategic Plan that are associated either directly or indirectly with Leading and Communicating.

Western’s leadership and communication systems may be viewed from administrative and governance perspectives (Figures O.4, O.5). Governance develops policies and procedures, while administration implements and monitors those policies and procedures. Figure 5.2 provides a summary of the various individuals and groups involved in these leadership systems.

Functional units contribute to leadership and communication, reporting to the Provost or vice presidents (Category Eight). Unit five-year strategic plans are aligned with that of the institution and are reported on annually (Figure 5.3). The five-year plans and reports are available to the institution on its strategic planning web site. Links in this Systems Portfolio provide additional information important to Western’s various stakeholders.

Western’s institutional planning and communication processes are detailed in 8P1.

The e-mail listserv for employees is the daily mode of internal communication at Western. Figure 5.4 lists other modes of the institution’s communication system. The Site Index provides access to these additional sources of information about Western. Active links enable various stakeholders to move quickly from the Systems Portfolio to relevant information.

Figure 5.2 Leadership

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Figure 5.3 Functional Units

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Figure 5.4 Communication System

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