Strategic Plan - Organizational Pillars
Why plan?
Strategic plans allow organizations to set a direction and plan for the future, oftentimes answering the question, “Where do we want to be in five years?” The strategic plan strives to answer that question by setting goals and allocating resources to work towards those goals.
SAA-GD developed its first strategic plan in 2022-23, under the direction of Vice Provost and Dean Nicquet Blake. Faculty, staff, and external stakeholders provided feedback through workgroups, meetings and a staff retreat.
Pillars and Goals
This overview of the strategic plan includes the mission and the pillars that support our work.
Our mission is to collaborate, serve, and advocate in support of the holistic success of our learners.
| Transform the Learner Experience | Cultivate Wellness | Prioritize People | Grow Visibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborations and Partnerships | Expanding Reach to Increase Engagement | Setting the Equity Gold Standard | A Culture of Innovation | Building Strategic Alliances |
| Resources, Processes, and Structures | Optimize Systems that Serve Students | Integrated Agency and Advocacy | A Model Built on Creativity, Diversity, and Sustainability | Developing Alternative Funding Sources |
| Graduate Division | Structures and Policies Focused on the Learner | Focus on Mental Health | Organized to Serve Learners Well | Strengthening Support for Academics and Research |
| Student Academic Affairs | Seamless and Intentional Student Services | Commit to the Wellbeing of the Community | Values-Driven Leadership | Telling Our Story |
These pillars are supported by UCSF’s PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence. SAA-GD also believes that the additional values of Community, Justice, Equity, and Inclusion are integral to our work.