NSU University School Faculty, Staff and Employee Handbook

15 2. Participate in all committees as required and/or assigned by the school administration. 3. Complete or attend all prescribed professional development activities as required by Director or designee. SHARED NSU AND NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS NSU President, Dr. George Hanbury, has issued the following expectations for ALL NSU employees. Basically, within our NSU University School, we translate these to our level. An example would be Increase your NSU IQ by knowing as much as you can about programs across campus as well as the competition across all educational institutions. This means that we should increase our understanding and appreciation of ALL NSU University School programs, department, and units. 1. We must come together as a unified culture holding a shared vision for the future with a common quality standard. 2. In support of enhanced levels of engagement among the NSU family we have crafted five commitment principles by which to live as we build a culture that believes in NSU. Through these commitment principles we can develop pride and respect for the University throughout the NSU community, including faculty, staff, administration, students and our alumni. Commitment Principles Student Centered Students are the bridge we all have in common and we are here to serve them – directly and indirectly. Remembering that students are the reason we are here and that their tuition pays our salaries, assisting them is our #1 priority. Provide priority assistance and resolution, above all else, when interacting with students, regardless of the communication means, face-to-face, email, phone, etc. Increase your NSU IQ by knowing as much as you can about programs across campus as well as the competition across all educational institutions. Understand what differentiates NSU as an institution. Share and communicate this information in support of the University’s mission. Exhibit pride in our institution, believe in your University. Project a positive image of the University and do not gossip or complain about other units when in any area where a student could overhear. Inclusion Listen to all perspectives and build strong relationships. Trust your colleagues. Share ideas, proposals, suggestions, and best practices across business units and schools. Communicate for the common good. Collaborate and negotiate effectively – create agreements that are broadly good for the University as a whole.