Strategic Priorities

Mission

We partner throughout the lifecycle of an award with faculty, staff and students to obtain and manage external support for sponsored activities through our specialized regulatory and organizational expertise.

Vision

We are the recognized leaders in research administration setting standards of excellence in collaboration, process innovation, and engaging top talent to support ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ’s global impact.​

Strategic Priorities

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder engagement is focused on building relationships, meeting stakeholder needs and expectations and delivering on commitments with transparency, accuracy and consistency.

Process Innovation

Process innovation is about continuously improving our operational activity so that we are leveraging the right resources, integrating with other processes and units and adapting to changing requirements.

People Development

People development is fostering a high trust environment that promotes personal and professional growth to advance employee skills, expertise and leadership through relevant learning opportunities and mentoring.

Infrastructure Optimization

Infrastructure optimization is the ongoing evaluation of rapidly changing technological tools and work strategies and deploying those that contribute to growth and improved functionality.

OCGÌýOffice Norms

Everyday we show up with a positive attitude.

Ìý Professional & Accountable

We hold ourselves and each other to uncommonly high standards.

We do what's right - even if it's difficult to do.

Ìý Support & Help Others

We invest in our own and others' development.

We encourage each other to excel through actionable feedback.

Ìý Build Trust

We're in this together and assume the best of others.

We exhibit confidence in our own and each other's abilities.

Ìý Think Forward

We are smart and strategic about the things we choose to do.

We are open to new ideas and solution-oriented problem solving.

Ìý Respect Others

We celebrate successes and take the time to appreciate others.

We value each person and their contribution to the whole.

Ìý Communicate

We encourage discussion, voice our best ideas and communicate respectfully.

We practice mindful listening and ask clear and concise questions.