OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS INITIATIVE:

As we prepare to enter a new academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to update the UCSB campus on our recent accomplishments and next steps with our Operational Effectiveness (OE) Initiative.

On April 21st, the Coordinating Committee on Budget Strategy reviewed the OE Final Summary Report of key proposals developed by our Phase I working groups.  This report was the culmination of over 60 staff from across campus working in dedicated teams, gathering the input and feedback from hundreds of staff and constituents on ways to make our campus operations more effective and efficient.

In the next phase (Phase II) of OE, we will focus our planning efforts on this Shared Services concept within Human Resources, IT, Finance, and Procurement functions, particularly as we implement new systems over the coming two to three years.

While a difficult budget climate continues to confront us, I am confident that continuing this collaborative, innovative effort demonstrates the resolve we all share to emerge stronger and more vibrant as a campus and as a community from these challenging times.

Sincerely,
Gene Lucas
Executive Vice Chancellor