Sponsor initiatives to recruit and retain a quality workforce
Increase opportunities to make UT College of Veterinary Medicine a destination of choice for leaders in the field of veterinary medicine.
- Facilitate the well-being of faculty and staff
- Enact quality of life improvements for College employees
- Intentionally cultivate an environment where faculty, staff, and learners can debate ideas, take risks, grow professionally, use their strengths, and experience meaningful, sustainable careers
- Seek sustainable mechanisms to reduce the administrative burden for employees
- Establish and promote workflows and communications mechanisms that support and enhance employee success in achieving their respective goals
- Seek ways to improve total compensation packages
- Recognize and reward excellence
- Provide opportunities for professional leadership development as well as mentorship
- Assess the potential for career growth within our College and expand career ladders as needed
- Seek ways to increase support for continuing education and professional development, including sabbaticals
- Increase awareness of existing resources and support for professional development
- Explore opportunities to encourage professional organization membership and recognition of leadership and activities in these roles
- Incentivize mentorship and provide training opportunities for potential mentors and leadership positions
