The Strategic Planning Committee of UNO’s Staff Advisory Council drives collaborative, transparent initiatives that amplify staff voices and guide long-term planning. Its efforts promote engagement, advocacy, and organizational alignment across campus.
Mission
Our mission is to collaboratively develop and implement strategic initiatives that empower the Staff Advisory Council at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to effectively advocate for the needs and aspirations of our staff community.
Objectives
The committee aims to drive positive change, enhance transparency, and ensure the long-term success and resilience of our workforce in alignment with organizational and council goals.
Long-term Goals
- Staff Engagement: Establish mechanisms for soliciting input and feedback from staff members of all classifications at UNO, ensuring that their voices and perspectives are reflected in the development of strategic priorities and initiatives.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Foster collaboration and partnerships with campus stakeholders, and departments, to leverage resources, share expertise, and maximize the impact of strategic initiatives.
- Transparency and Celebration: Ensure transparent communication with staff regarding planning process, progress, and outcomes, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability among all of campus.
Yearly Expectations
- Identify SMART Goals for upcoming council year to support long-term goals.
- Identify tasks and set timelines for accomplishing council year goals.
- Conduct a bi-annual Climate Survey for all of the staff; next survey Summer 2025.
- Review and relay data from Climate Survey to SAC Executive Council for campus feedback to be worked into the overall mission and objectives SAC sets to accomplish.
- Record all progress on initiatives throughout the year to ensure progress continues year-over-year.
