XU Forward - Overview
We are excited to introduce XU Forward!, the Workday-powered transformative initiative to enhance and modernize our university’s administrative systems. Upon project completion, Workday will replace Banner to better modernize our systems and streamline our operations for faculty, staff, and students. This initiative, born out of Sustaining Excellence, will enhance efficiency, support our mission, and deliver an improved experience for students, faculty, and staff.
Vision Statement
XU Forward will advance Xavier's mission by deliverinig an adaptive and future-focused infrastructure that empowers operational excellence and fosters care for the students, staff, faculty, and the greater good.
Guiding Principles
- Prioritize the student experience
- Follow Workday leading practices
- Encourage all feedback and ideas
- Practice radical candor
- Assume good intent
- Act with humility and grace
- Demonstrate authentic appreciation for effort and accomplishments
- Keep it simple