Our Central Question:
How might we improve belonging and engagement for the students, staff, and faculty working in the Provost's Office and its VP reporting units?
About the Employee Engagement and Culture Council
The Office of the Provost Employee Engagement and Culture Council works to create a climate of belonging and engagement for all employees throughout the Provost’s Office reporting units.
The Council, comprised of faculty, staff, and student employees:
- Identifies, raises awareness, and supports efforts that increase employee belonging and engagement, such as ideas for training, professional growth, and development to support job-related needs of employees.
- Develops annual goals to achieve specific outcomes related to culture and engagement opportunities.
- Assesses the impact of the Council’s work and reviews other campus assessments to implement long-term strategies that continually create a supportive and engaging culture.
- Communicates the Council’s work as well as other relevant campus matters.
- Partners with campus units to provide resources, support employee well-being, and other employee engagement initiatives.
- Serves as an advisor to the Provost and their leadership team on matters related to employee engagement
Council Members
The Employee Engagement and Culture Council's members include a chair or co-chairs, staff and faculty members, and undergraduate and graduate students who work in a unit of the Provost’s Office.
Committees
The Employee Engagement and Culture Council has four committees, each focused on a specific aspect of creating a climate of belonging and engagement for every employee affiliated with the Provost’s Office:
- Communications
- Well-being
- Career Connections
- Building Community
Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin Bridge Builder Award
About the Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin Bridge Builder Award
The Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin Bridge Builder Award recognizes individuals within the Office of the Provost who exemplify Georgia Tech’s commitment to fostering an engaged and values-driven workplace culture. This award honors those who actively contribute to a positive organizational environment by strengthening community, championing belonging, promoting collaboration, and enhancing the lived experiences of colleagues and stakeholders across the Institute.
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for the Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin Bridge Builder Award should be full time faculty or staff members, or student employees within the Office of the Provost (PROV). Nominees, including self-nominations, require a Georgia Tech login to access the InfoReady nomination system. Nominations should include:
- Responses to criterion questions addressing the nominee’s impact on each criterion.
- A reference letter or 2-minute video supporting the nomination (self-nominators should provide a letter of support from someone in the GT community).
Request for Proposals
Is there an event or initiative you would like to implement in your unit that aligns with the Council's Central Question? The Office of the Provost Employee Engagement and Culture Council seeks proposals up to $10,000 for projects aligned with the Council’s charge and our central question. Submit a proposal to receive funding!