INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

          The University's service and support divisions will further
     develop a strong internal communications system through publications,
     correspondence, and innovative use of new communications
     technology.  Such a system will increase the quality, relevance, and
     user-friendly nature of information available to students, faculty, and staff
     members.  A clearer articulation of University goals and objectives will
     enable more effective and meaningful dialogue.  This improved two-way
     communication is intended to foster a genuine sense of community, as has
     been identified as a major initiative in Part I of the Strategic Plan.
     
          Specific emphases will include the following:
     
                   A systematic review of the style, content, and scope
                         of the Inside faculty/staff newsletter and other
                         internal publications to maximize responsiveness to
                         faculty and staff concerns, and to help ensure that
                         recognition is given as often as possible.
     
                   Efforts to assure meaningful participation in
                         University decision-making through appropriate
                         representation of staff members on committees and
                         other groups.
     
                   Programs to extend understanding of workplace
                         processes, group dynamics, and goal-setting.
     
                   The development of a systematic and
                         comprehensive University communication plan
                         targeted to improve the scope, speed, and depth of
                         communications among all members of the
                         University community.
     
                   Improving the effectiveness, cost-competitiveness,
                         and turnaround time of campus publications by
                         completing an assessment of production resources
                         and developing practical guidelines for determining
                         when it is appropriate to assign a project to a
                         commercial vendor.