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LANDMARKTASK FORCEREPORTSteve GortmakerLaura SeverseCo-chairs

THE LANDMARK TASK FORCE CHARGE FROM DEAN WILLIAMS: Collect faculty and staff input on Landmark issues Identify priority areas to be addressed Develop recommendations for solutions for priority concerns Present findings to the Academic Council in the fall2

WE CREATED A TASK FORCE WITH 26 MEMBERS, 3 SUBCOMMITTEESTransportation SubcommitteeMembers: Francine Laden (EH/EPI; co-chair), Alex Machaiek (Operations; co-chair), Walter Willett (Nutrition),Flaminia Catteruccia (Immunology/ID), Ellen Furxhi (Research Admin), Maggie McConnell (Global Health)Space/Environment/Communications SubcommitteeMembers: Steve Gortmaker (co-chair; Social and Behavioral Sciences), Cori Chisholm (co-chair; EnvironmentalHealth), Louise Bishop (Nutrition), Alex Machaiek (Operations), Mike Koufos (Operations), Edward Martinez(Molecular Metabolism); Cindi Melanson (Health Policy and Management); Elizabeth Solinga (Biostatistics), GeorgeSeage (Epidemiology), Katrina Soriano (Molecular Metabolism, Nutrition), Pamela Waterman (Social and BehavioralSciences)Finance/Tech SubcommitteeMembers: Sherley Brice (Biostatistics), Ryan Greene (Immunology and Infectious Diseases), Mary Odle (HealthPolicy and Management), Meghan O’Donnell (Nutrition), George Seage (Epidemiology), Laura Severse (co-chair;Epidemiology), Anna Doar Sinaiko (Health Policy and Management), Glenn Stern (co-chair; Environmental Health), JPOnnela (Biostatistics)Recording: Manny Lim (Office of Diversity and Inclusion)3

OUR SUBCOMMITTEES IDENTIFIED A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES TOADDRESSWe believe the Landmark work environment can be improved, and that afirst step in this process is to receive broadly based input from the HarvardChan community.Each of our subcommittees worked to1) Prioritize a list of issues;2) Identify solutions;3) Where possible estimate costs for these solutions.We identified 13 major issues; others are described in the detailed report.4

1) LANDMARK SHUTTLE REVISIONS NEEDED Shuttle was established in January 2006 to assist with travel between mainSchool of Public Health campus (SPH) and Landmark/401 Park Drive (LM). Tripfrom LM to SPH typically takes about 10 minutes. A stop at Smith Street wasadded later. When staff were moved to LM a year and a half ago, there was a request to adda shuttle stop at Ruggles. While this benefits commuters who need to get fromRuggles to LM, it lengthened the overall trip from SPH to LM, to about 35-40minutes. SUGGESTION AND SOLUTION: Francine Laden and Alex Machaiekworked on a revised shuttle schedule, with stops at Ruggles during peak morningand afternoon hours only. Effective January 1st 2020, the Landmark Shuttle has an updated schedule thatincludes service to the Ruggles Station only during rush hour periods. SUGGESTION: Assess how the revised schedule is working.5

2) NEED FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONSAT LANDMARKSUGGESTIONS: Update Harvard Chan School/Landmark Website(completed this week!) Initiate a weekly “heads up” that is both emailedand can be reached via the HSPH website Update electronic bulletin boards at regularintervals6

3) LACK OF SPACE FOR PRIVATECONVERSATIONS Financial managers process much confidential data(e.g. salaries), and when such information is discussed,there is the need for space for private conversations. Currently most are in open spaces SUGGESTION: Make some shared offices availableat Landmark7

4) MAKE AVAILABLE SWING-SPACEKRESGE AND BUILDINGS 1, 2 TOLANDMARK STAFFAT Financial staff with offices at Landmark canthen meet Pl’s and project managers whilehaving have access to financials Another alternative: provide all financial staffwith laptops This will improve communicationsandrelationships8

5) UPGRADE POOR IT IN COMMON AREASAT LANDMARK Important meetings spaces at Landmark haveout of date and poorly functioning equipment(see photo of Windows 7 10/28/2019). Thisharms our productivity. This is frankly embarrassing. Options? Nearby, see picture of a HarvardCatalyst conference room. We need assessment of spaces and upgrades.9

6) UPDATE EMERGENCY EGRESSPROCEDURES AT LANDMARK Subcommittee members noted confusinginformation and practices. Unclear if fire marshalls are needed Alarms and loudspeaker announcements arenot clear about whether or not floor mustexit Website materials need updating Need a clearly communicated edu/files/Landmark Center.pdf 1/26/202010

7) PROBLEMS WITH BUILDING ACCESS FORTHOSE ATTENDING CLASSES, SEMINARS,MEETINGS Per our lease, anyone with a Harvard IDshould be able to get into the building andonto elevators These limitations on access mean importantlimitations for holding seminars We do not see any simple solutions at rvard.edu/files/Landmark Center.pdf 1/26/202011

8) UNCLEANED REFRIGERATORS ON 3RDAND 4TH FLOORS There are five or so refrigerators on the third floor,and multiple refrigerators on the 4th floor, but noone is responsible for cleaning: possible biohazards.SUGGESTION: Assess number of refrigerators incommon spacesHire a crew to clean them regularly – e.g. once amonth. Alert staff beforehand that all will beremoved.Cost: while we do not have an actual estimate forthis work, we estimated that this could be added towork of the current cleaning staff at perhaps 200per .edu/files/Landmark Center.pdf 1/26/202012

9) NEED FOR IMPROVED COMPLIANCE ANDEFFICIENCY Increases in compliance and efficiency were the reasons givenby senior leadership for the move of Finance staff toLandmark.Large-scale change is complicated and will take substantialtime. Ultimately, we need new modern systems. For example,we are the only School using Wasabi. However, right nowchanges can be made to improve efficiency.SUGGESTION: ADD PEOPLESOFT SOFTWARE: add theadditional component to the Peoplesoft HR module (themodule that can be used to quickly make where no grantsmanagers may have to spend have a day doing journaling).COST: Need estimate.SUGGESTION: Require proof of proficiency on currentsoftware.Train people on systems like QLIKVIEW.13

10) NEED FOR IMPROVED SYSTEMS ANDWORK PROCESSES There is a glaring need for review of both financial systems andwork processes. Finance staff are required to learn and usemultiple systems – more than 20 – that are outdated and oftendon’t speak to each other.Typically, this involves manual entry into multiple spreadsheetsplacing SPH at constant risk of human error and noncompliance.Finance staff, and the departments, would benefit from a singlesystem or portal (e.g., PeopleSoft) that links systems andautomates tasks (e.g., data changes). The high cost ofimplementing such a system should be weighed against othercosts related to human error, financial penalties, noncompliance,redundancy of effort, and staff turnover.SUGGESTION:While reviewing software, also reviewprocesses and consider efficiency and standardization. Combineonboarding staff and academic processes.14

11) GRANTS MANAGERS AND FINANCIALSTAFF NEED MORE FLEXIBILITY IN THEIRWORKING SPACE SUGGESTION: Grant managers (GM) are offeredswing space in Buildings 1,2,3 in their departments, alongwith desktops so they can meet there with PI’s and staffto review grants and financials; at Landmark privatemeeting space needs to be made available.SUGGESTION: Financial managers should be giventhe option of having laptops to use when visiting PIs.Current policy states that GMs may have two monitorsOR a laptop; this is not appropriate. GMs may needBOTH two screens AND a laptop to effectively managePIs. (Note: PI monthly meetings will become mandatoryin the next 2-3 months)15

12) NEED CLEAR ORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTURE, LEADERSHIP, ANDCOMMUNICATIONS AT LANDMARK SUGGESTION: Develop clear organizational charts forLandmark. An organizational chart is needed to clarify leadershiprelationships, parties responsible for each component. Whatdoes each person (including senior leadership) do and who dothey report to? SUGGESTION: Bring financial teams together regularly; thiswill include meetings of full finance staff with top management.This will provide the opportunity for Central administration toprovide updates, guidance, communication about new guidelines.As it is now, some teams have indicated they don’t feel likethey’re part of anything. Full financial staff meetings would behelpful so all are on the same page, and can help to creategreater cohesion among staff.16

13) NEED IMPROVED PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES There has been high turnover among finance staff in a number ofDepartments. When new staff are hired, onboarding can take a long timebecause of the number of systems. Recruitment and retention of top-quality candidates is a significant concern.Need to hire more staff to help alleviate an increasing workload, and thenpay competitively. Staff use SPH as a training ground, then take those skillsto better-paying positions elsewhere (often within Harvard). The Schoolneeds to invest in professional development of Grant Managers: trainings,conferences, etc. SUGGESTION: Improve professional development opportunities. Weneed clear signals that the School is investing in professional development ofGrant Managers, including competitive pay, retention increases, and a clearcareer path (e.g. Grade 57). Managers should be allowed to go to one 1-2day on- or off-site meeting per year to develop professional skills. Exampleof off-site conference: NCURA meetings SUGGESTION: Hold regular grant manager forums at Landmark withfaculty talks so managers can see the bigger picture of their work.17

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TOOUR REPORTLET’S MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE TO WORK!!18

SUGGESTION: Assess number of refrigerators in common spaces Hire a crew to clean them regularly –e.g. once a month. Alert staff beforehand that all will be removed. Cost: while we do not have an actual estimate for this work, we estimated that this could be added to work of the current cleaning staff at perhaps 200 per month 12

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