The PACE Survey

Based on the 2025 PACE Climate Survey results for Wenatchee Valley College, the top five issues are:

1. Lack of Clear Communication and Transparency – Employees rated statements about open, ethical communication and information sharing among the lowest in the survey, indicating widespread frustration with how decisions and information flow through the institution.
   
   

2. Weak Institutional Organization and Leadership Structure – Items such as “Administrative processes are clearly defined” and “This institution is appropriately organized” received some of the very lowest scores, suggesting confusion, inefficiency, and limited confidence in college leadership and governance.
   
   

3. Limited Employee Voice and Influence in Decision-Making – Low ratings for “Decisions are made at the appropriate level” and “I am able to appropriately influence the direction of this institution” reflect a culture where employees feel excluded from important institutional decisions.
   
   

4. Few Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth – Many respondents expressed dissatisfaction with advancement opportunities and motivation for performance, indicating that WVC may be struggling to retain and develop talent.
   
   

5. Disconnect Between Administration and Student Needs – While employees strongly value students and report high teamwork and local collaboration, ratings show that administrators are perceived as not meeting student needs, highlighting a gap between leadership priorities and frontline understanding of student experiences.
   
   

Together, these five issues point to a need for greater transparency, shared governance, leadership accountability, and investment in rebuilding trust and strengthening institutional culture.