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UEAAC Data Bank: Charge

Providing access to the data and recommendations generated by the University Efficiency Analysis Advisory Committee

UEAAC Contact

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the work of the committee, please e-mail efficiency@westfield.ma.edu.

If you need help locating information on this site, contact Becca Brody at rbrody@westfield.ma.edu.

UEAAC Purpose & Charge

PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE

Westfield State University continues to face financial challenges and an increasing deficit significantly amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to embrace collaboration and participation, made up of members from across divisions and from every union, this committee is charged with thoroughly examining the use of our institutional resources in order to identify where the university can streamline and increase efficiencies across all campus sectors. The goal of this process is to decrease the current budget deficit while maintaining the quality of teaching and learning that distinguishes our university as well as continuing the standard of care and the valuable experiences we provide to students. Given the current circumstances, this committee will act with urgency, relying on data, and make suggestions that can be considered for quick, short-term implementation first and then develop more long-term, systemic adjustments. Accordingly, an accelerated timeline is required to address our current crisis collaboratively and with transparency. This is a University wide advisory committee and per the MSCA Bargaining Agreement will provide recommendations to the President.

The university community may ask questions and provide feedback to the committee via email at efficiency@westfield.ma.edu.

CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE

Reporting to the President, the University Efficiency Analysis Advisory Committee (UEAAC) will consist of university-wide representation from all employee unions and divisions and the student body. This advisory committee is charged with (1) assessing the financial challenges and operational structure of the institution; and (2) suggesting both short-term and long-term pathways for improved efficiency to support the quality of the student experience and service to employees while reducing the budget deficit.

 

Additional documentation on the UEAAC charge, bylaws, and organizational information is linked below: