How were decisions about the new structure made?

The new administrative model was developed through a process grounded in the work the FAS actually does, shaped by people who understand how the FAS administration operates, where it excels, and where there are challenges. Design teams began by mapping the full range of administrative tasks across the FAS to determine the best way to deliver each of them. Their recommendations were informed by community input, internal benchmarking, and careful analysis of how work is currently organized and where it can be improved. Proposals developed by design teams were reviewed by the Task Force on Workforce Planning and evaluated by Dean Hoekstra and senior FAS colleagues to ensure they are viable, sustainable, and aligned with the FAS’s teaching and research mission.