5R2 Performance Results for Leading and Communicating

The following results from the Campus Climate Survey indicate that STI is moving forward in its efforts to improve in leadership (Table 5.2) and communication (Table 5.3):

Table 5.2 Campus Climate Survey Leadership Results

	% Agreement
	Faculty		Staff
Leadership Area	2010	2008	2010	2008
Administrators are available.	79%	64%	89%	80%
Administrators are effective.	80%	68%	78%	69%
Administrators are approachable.	80%	74%	85%	79%
There is strong cooperation between staff/faculty and administrators.	70%	56%	76%	63%
I understand the mission of Southeast.	96%	100%	97%	98%
STI’s organizational structure is effective.	77%	62%	74%	71%
I receive recognition for my job performance from my supervisor.	83%	73%	79%	76%
There is a high level of trust at STI.	62%	51%	61%	47%
A cooperative climate exists at STI.	81%	64%	68%	62%
At STI I feel a sense of camaraderie/social support.	85%	70%	71%	63%
I have the opportunity for input on my teaching/work assignment.	93%	81%	88%	80%
Opportunities exist for me to pursue further education and training.	78%	77%	68%	64%
I am able to experience/receive recognition at STI.	70%	76%	70%	64%
Student learning is central to STI’s mission.	89%	96%	100%	93%
The faculty at STI have opportunities to participate in the development of STI’s educational programs.	85%	80%	94%	97%
The faculty at STI have opportunities to participate in the development of STI’s educational programs.	93%	91%	97%	96%

Table 5.3 Campus Climate Survey Communication Results

	% Agreement
	Faculty		Staff
Communication Area	2010	2008	2010	2008
STI’s organizational chart/structure is clear to me.	85%	64%	82%	77%
I understand the “chain of command” at STI.	98%	80%	96%	92%
I know where to start if I have a question regarding STI policy or want to raise an issue for discussion.	91%	79%	84%	78%
Institutional information is communicated in a clear manner.	77%	61%	73%	66%
Institutional information is communicated in a timely manner.	63%	77%	75%	65%
We have professional communication at STI.	81%	63%	72%	66%
We have open communication at STI.	69%	63%	73%	68%

Although STI is pleased with the results of the survey in these key areas, the institute believes that there is more it can do to improve both leadership and communication.