University Mission Statement & Purpose

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1 Kari Aikins, CCP, SPHR Sr. Comp & Benefits Consultant Western Kentucky University Wally Skiba, CCP, SPHR Associate Director Eastern Kentucky University

2 Today s Objectives: Identify ways HR can fit into the academic mission of the institution and not be seen as merely an administrative function Learn how EKU s & WKU s HR departments actively worked with the academic side of the house to help graduate assistants and HR students gain real world experience Share details of the various projects and lessons learned Learn to recognize the benefits of tapping into partnerships with faculty and students Brainstorm possible projects or challenges in taking this idea back to your institutions

3 University Mission Statement & Purpose Western Kentucky University prepares students to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen leaders of a global society. It provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. WKU is responsible for stewarding a high quality of life for those within its reach. Eastern Kentucky University seeks to provide intellectual and cultural opportunities that will develop habits of scholarship and intellectual curiosity, provide a deep understanding of American democracy and the citizen's role in maintaining its strength and vitality, impart an understanding of humans and their aspirations, enable effective and efficient communication, and prepare productive and responsible citizens. The University will remain responsive and flexible in order to serve in unique and needed ways.

4 Excerpt from WKU s Action Plan OBJECTIVE 1.5 PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SUCCESS. Strategies Enhance retention/placement initiatives at baccalaureate level Expand leadership training and development opportunities for students

5 Option #1: Student Employment More than three-quarters of college students today are employed while taking classes. Many of these students work at campus jobs. Institutions employing students on campus realize multiple benefits: On-campus employment can be an effective way to engage students in campus life and increase their sense of identity with the institution. Students who work perform better academically than their nonworking peers. Campus jobs help prepare students for their post-collegiate career. With tight budgets, employing student workers can help leverage resources.

6 Student Employment Examples Review Job Descriptions and Complete Salary Surveys Complete job audits with departments Provide guidance in development of job specifications and descriptions Complete research on benefit comparisons and other HR needs Research new technology solutions Develop communication skills and tools for assisting employee benefits communications Offer unique perspectives on social media usage Develop and Conduct Staff Training Programs Enter information into databases Participate in workplace investigations for accidents/injuries Plan and organize events

7 Option #2: Internships Paid or unpaid internships are mutually beneficial to the student and the institution: For the student: Building a network and gaining resources could pay dividends later Great opportunity to build on classroom learning Enhances a resume and adds credibility in an interview (ability to speak on more than what is learned in a classroom) For the employer: Inexpensive recruiting tool Opportunity to evaluate prospective employees Interns bring current technology and ideas from the classroom to the workplace Excellent resource for short-term project work

8 Internship Examples Sample of work from WKU internship: Build worker s compensation database Develop central repository for job descriptions Create and analyze staff satisfaction surveys Internal audit of HR records Document imaging project Open enrollment Webpage development Training programs

9 Option #3: Graduate Assistantships EKU Graduate Assistantships: Development of Staff Compensation System Review, Audit and Recommend Changes to Classification System Develop and Conduct Compensation Surveys Healthy EKU Program Assistant Staff Training, Course Development SWAT Analysis

10 Option #4: Class Projects Team up with faculty to assign student led class projects as part of their coursework This option provides a unique opportunity to tap into the expertise of faculty on your campus while engaging students in real world HR work Examples of WKU s work with faculty and students: Development of podcasts/multi-media training modules on various HR topics Implementation of a competency based performance management system Job aids, workflows & process documentation for HR team members

11 Option #5: Collaboration WKU partners with Imagewest, one of the only student run advertising and public relations agencies in the nation, for all of our marking and communication materials. Image West is housed in WKU s School of Journalism and Broadcasting. In 2012, the students work on our Benefits Manual won the 26 th Parthenon Award. This is only the 2 nd time a student entry has won the Parthenon. WKU and EKU both use faculty certified in the DaCUM process for various internal projects related to job analysis and restructuring activities Faculty and students in Industrial Psychology assist with survey development and analysis and conduct training for performance reviews TODSTWD campus wide event

12 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Let s be realistic here..it s not always perfect!

13 Let s Brainstorm! What can you do on your campus to engage students? What resources can you tap into?