Results (R)

4R1 Achieving Results in Valuing People

Valuing people results in particularly strong commitments from faculty and staff to the institution and community (Figure 4.2). Employees often choose Western as the “employer of choice,” remaining five, ten, or more years. Employee turnover has increased 2.3 percent from years 2003 to 2006.

In 2005, the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) survey was used to determine faculty perception of the campus research environment. Figure 4.3 shows the results for Western faculty as compared to the American Democracy Project group (ADP), Campus Compact, and four-year institutions. Western faculty ranked higher than comparison groups in teaching/research activities that address community needs and service.

Western faculty ranked higher in professional activities such as engaging in public service and professional consulting without pay. Faculty ranked higher than peers in believing students should be involved in community service activities and in creating and sustaining partnerships with surrounding communities.

According to Clery Crime Statistics, Western is a safe campus environment. The report identifies burglary as the most frequently committed crime (Figure 4.4).

In the 2005 wellness screening, 285 employees/spouses and retirees/spouses participated. The 30 percent of participants who had potential health issues were encouraged to follow up with their physicians.

Figure 4.2 Valuing People (in number of employees)

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