Frequently Asked Questions
Purdue University Housing and Food Services

Strategic Framework

Strategy 1: Create a Climate of Caring

  • Intentionally recognize staff members
  • Continually improve the quality of work life
  • Develop an enjoyable workplace

Strategy 2: Build a Collaborative Organization

  • Develop personal and professional relationships
  • Purposefully find ways to develop a healthy reliance on others within the division
  • Purposefully find ways to develop a healthy reliance on others outside the division

Strategy 3: Develop Inspired Leadership

  • Identify unique talents of individuals and purposefully position to foster responsible behavior
  • Develop skill sets for learning
  • Create a structure that pushes decision-making and responsibility to the lowest level

Strategy 4: Focus on Continuous Learning

  • Anticipate the knowledge and skills needed for the organization to be successful
  • Provide learning opportunities to staff so they can gain the knowledge and skills for the organization to be successful
  • Encourage personal growth (especially in potential blind spots)

Strategy 5: Promote Worthy Values

  • HFS embraces these values: trust, respect, commitment, dignity, integrity and honesty
  • All HFS staff members are accountable for reflecting these values