“Employee Engagement and How to Boost Employee Morale”

Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services

University of Central Florida

What are the challenges? What is SASI? Why are USPS staff members so important? What are the benefits? How does SASI affect morale? Q&A’s

Agenda

What are the challenges?

But here’s what we can do to build morale and focus on employee engagement…..

SASI - Support All Staff Involvement

Comprised of USPS staff members

Dedicated SDES USPS staff members devoting their time to helping other USPS staff reach their potential

What Is SASI?

Vision◦ Provide development and enrichment opportunities for SDES staff

members to achieve excellence.

Mission◦ Provide tools for training, networking, and professional and

personal development to enhance growth and overall performance.

Goals◦ Enhance Communication◦ Increase participation at workshops◦ Foster healthy life style choices◦ Encourage collaborative relationships◦ Embrace the UCF Creed◦ Promote diversity and inclusiveness

Vision, Mission, Goals

“No table on earth stands without legs.”Jimmy Moore

former UCF employee

Every USPS employee provides support to their division or college.

Why Is That Important?

BenefitsEmployee Benefits Departmental Benefits

• Professional growth• Personal growth• Values the Creed• Interpersonal relationships –

networking• Inclusion within SDES• Promote a healthy attitude• Re-energize – bringing

value to the division

• Meeting the needs of students

• More qualified employees• Values the Creed• Interpersonal relationship –

networking• Inclusion with SDES• Promote a healthy attitude

“USPS staff members in SDES are the foundation, the spirit, and the support that holds our division together and allows us to make student success and learning a

priority.

We would not be able to make a difference in students’ experience at UCF without your dedication and

commitment. USPS staff members add value and are valued in SDES.”

Maribeth EhaszVice President, SDES

Cares about USPS staff members Focuses on professional and personal growth Networking, engagement, communication Assists in achieving highest potential Encourages employees Receives training credit

How Does SASI Affect Morale?

Welcome new USPS employees to division

How Does SASI Affect Morale?

A SASI website for USPS staff members is under construction

Information sharing

How Does SASI Affect Morale?

Goal Setting True Colors UCF Writing Styles Annual Wellness Expo

SASI Workshops

Dealing with Difficult People

Financial Seminar Email Etiquette Reflect, Refresh, Refine

Making your employees feel they are

“VALUED”

Can you think of some ways that YOUcan make your employees feel valued?

A special thanks to the SASI members who dedicated their time to assist with this presentation:

Heather AndersonElizabeth Barrios

Patrice FairweatherKaren NguyenJeffrey Stuckey

Q&A’S