Dear Falcons:
In December 2024, the Board of Governors approved Fairmont State’s Strategic Vision 2025-2035. Aspirational Goal 2 is to “Become the premier higher education employer in West Virginia for full-time, part-time, and student employees.” We have taken many positive steps over the last 21 months to address the priorities identified under this goal.
Now we are now working on the 7th of our 11 implementation plans which addresses Fairmont State’s Human Capital. This implementation plan builds on our initial efforts, including the classification & compensation study, by establishing measurable Objectives and Key Results. These address the Priorities that employees highlighted during development of the Strategic Vision and through follow-on opportunities such as Open Mikes. Specifically, the Human Capital Plan advances implementation of the classification & compensation study, quality of life initiatives, flexible and supportive work conditions, expanded professional development opportunities, and a positive organizational culture.
It is important to remember that implementation plans do not identify every action or initiative we will undertake to achieve our Objectives and Key Results. Rather, they provide a roadmap to guide our collective efforts, establish measurable outcomes, and help us assess our progress over time. Likewise, while the Human Capital Implementation Plan affects all employees, specific initiatives may vary among divisions based on operational needs and may differ for faculty and staff, part-time and full-time employees, and student employees.
We are sharing the Human Capital Implementation Plan with you for review and feedback. Before we finalize the plan and move forward with implementation, we want to provide employees an opportunity to review the proposed Objectives and Key Results, ask questions, and share suggestions that may strengthen the plan.
As you review the document, please consider whether the proposed objectives address the priorities that matter most to you and your colleagues, whether the key results provide meaningful and measurable indicators of progress, and whether there are opportunities to improve or clarify the proposed actions and outcomes. Please submit your feedback using this link by close of business on Friday, October 9, 2026. Your input will help inform our continued work toward making Fairmont State a place where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.
Becoming "the premier higher education employer in West Virginia for full-time, part-time, and student employees” is a university-wide effort. While the Human Capital Implementation Plan provides direction and measurable outcomes, meaningful progress will require continued collaboration, communication, and engagement across our campus community. We recognize that becoming the premier higher education
employer in West Virginia is an ambitious goal, and we are committed to making steady, measurable progress toward that vision.
Thank you for taking the time to review the plan and share your feedback. Your perspective is important as we continue building a workplace that reflects our shared commitment to making Fairmont State a great place to learn, to work, and to call home.
Together, we can continue strengthening the employee experience and building the future of Fairmont State University.
Sincerely,
Members of the Strategic Planning Process Committee