PC09 Planning Initiatives

Unit/Department: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Initiative: Install outside electronic marquee.

Supports following Dean/Director objectives, Vice President planning focus, and Presidents goals:

Effectiveness: “To improve overall institutional effectiveness…”

Outcomes and measurement that will be used to demonstrate progress:

 Improve customer service.

 Increase revenue dollars.

 Improve aesthetics.

Unit/Department: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Initiative: The University Union will upgrade the union to remain technology current, which will include equipment in 3rd floor meeting rooms.

Supports following Dean/Director objectives, Vice President planning focus, and Presidents goals:

Effectiveness: “Enhance the quality of academic programs”

Effectiveness: “Enhance technology equipment”

Outcomes and measurement that will be used to demonstrate progress:

 Will be compatible with Eastern’s computer system.  Will have needed hardware to run various software programs within the University Union. Unit/Department: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Initiative: Establish an information technology support position

Supports following Dean/Director objectives, Vice President planning focus, and Presidents goals:

Effectiveness: “To heighten the University’s state and national image”

Effectiveness: “To improve overall institutional effectiveness and productivity”

Effectiveness: “Enhance technology & equipment”

Outcomes and measurement that will be used to demonstrate progress:

 Saving of student help dollars.

 Better customer service.

 Development and maintenance of Union web pages.

 Increased revenues.

Unit/Department: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Initiative: Enhance the external building signage.

Supports following Dean/Director objectives, Vice President planning focus, and Presidents goals:

Effectiveness: “Improve institutional effectiveness”

Effectiveness: “Address deferred maintenance & campus master plan.”

Outcomes and measurement that will be used to demonstrate progress:  Allows for easier identification of University Union building by students and visitors.

Unit/Department: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Initiative: Upgrade black & white, and color printing equipment in Copy Express.

Supports following Dean/Director objectives, Vice President planning focus, and Presidents goals:

Effectiveness: “To improve overall institutional effectiveness…”

Effectiveness: “To enhance technology and equipment.”

Outcomes and measurement that will be used to demonstrate progress:

 Increase revenue dollars.

 Improve customer service.

 Increase & improve quality control.