The initiative gives all of us who work or study at Eastern Michigan University a sense of purpose, direction and meaning. It is imparts to us a sense of vision and optimism. Through the initiative, we work together to create a better learning environment for our students and to develop a sense of pride in our University. A major strength of the Barriers to Learning Initiative is its focus on results. Data gathered from various teams about their projects demonstrates positive outcomes.
Barriers projects, whether big or small, empower people to make changes.
Their teamwork has a direct, immediate and positive impact on daily life at the University. A second major strength is that the initiative contributes to a learning and inquiring culture for faculty and staff as well as students. When we question all that we do, from choosing the most indestructible payroll envelopes to providing the best possible mental health counseling, we strengthen our organization. Finally, the BTL Initiative helps break down divisional barriers. Teams comprising people from several divisions work together to solve a problem which affects all our lives.