The search committee and that I had a friend working in my department
Executing initiative. Listening to faculty and students' needs. Paying the staff a living wage so that students and faculty can focus on the intellectual work. Learning from other universities how the work is done.
The University lives in a bubble. It does not consider the neighboring towns and cities as part of its community. ENGAGE, RECRUIT IN POOR AND RURAL PLACES. Give the community credit for their contributions.
I have received outside offers from other universities and my School refuses to even match their salary. We have lost at least 11 faculty in the last four years in my School alone. If you value your faculty RETAIN them.