August 2007. In his convocation speech, Minnesota State University President Richard Davenport states "I would like to see Minnesota State become the overall best place to work in Minnesota." He calls for the formation of a task force to work toward that goal.
Fall 2007. Responding to the president's request, The Great Place to Work Task force is formed, consisting of representatives across the campus administration, faculty and staff.
The Task Force engages the University's Organizational Effectiveness Research Group (OERG) to create and conduct the 2008 Great Place to Work Survey.
March 2008. The 2008 Great Place to Work Survey is distributed to 1,619 employees, 694 of whom respond. Covering nine areas of workplace concerns, the survey is hoped to provide the task force with information needed to address problem areas and maintain areas of strength.
Fall 2008. Using survey results, The Great Place to Work Task Force establishes subcommittees to address specific areas of the University workplace.
Spring 2009. Strategies called for in the subcommittee reports will be put into action.
August 2009. An annual report on the Task Force's accomplishments will be presented to President Richard Davenport.
September 2009. A new Great Place to Work survey will be sent to University employees.
The Great Place to Work Task Force welcomes questions and comments. Emails can be sent to gptw@mnsu.edu.
