Dear Colleagues,
Earlier this summer, Extension faculty and staff were given an opportunity to provide input into my comprehensive performance review. I want to thank all of you who took the time to reply to the survey. Your collective input was beneficial and reinforces my priorities as dean. Three themes that arose from the review were the need to continue implementing the strategic plan, the importance of recognizing Extension programs, and the value of partnerships.
There was a great deal of support for the strategic plan and many comments about the need to stay focused on implementing the plan across Extension. I agree. A plan is only as good as we make it. I will continue to work with the leadership team to ensure that the strategic plan informs our decisions and is reflected in our priorities.
Some individuals also commented on the benefit of having the dean visit Extension programs across the state. That will continue to be a priority for me. Please continue to send invitations to your programs and events.
And, many of you commented on the importance of partnerships - both within the University and with external partners. Extension's work is built on a solid foundation of partnerships. As the issues we address get more complex, the need for partnerships will only continue to grow.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about my performance and your suggestions on how I can improve. Performance reviews are a valuable tool for improving the quality of our individual and collective performance.
Earlier this summer, Extension faculty and staff were given an opportunity to provide input into my comprehensive performance review. I want to thank all of you who took the time to reply to the survey. Your collective input was beneficial and reinforces my priorities as dean. Three themes that arose from the review were the need to continue implementing the strategic plan, the importance of recognizing Extension programs, and the value of partnerships.
There was a great deal of support for the strategic plan and many comments about the need to stay focused on implementing the plan across Extension. I agree. A plan is only as good as we make it. I will continue to work with the leadership team to ensure that the strategic plan informs our decisions and is reflected in our priorities.
Some individuals also commented on the benefit of having the dean visit Extension programs across the state. That will continue to be a priority for me. Please continue to send invitations to your programs and events.
And, many of you commented on the importance of partnerships - both within the University and with external partners. Extension's work is built on a solid foundation of partnerships. As the issues we address get more complex, the need for partnerships will only continue to grow.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about my performance and your suggestions on how I can improve. Performance reviews are a valuable tool for improving the quality of our individual and collective performance.
Bev Durgan
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