In developing and refining their strategic plans, units may find it helpful to use the templates created by the Office of Academic Affairs.
While it is not required that units use these templates, close adherence to the templates allows for easier navigation as readers move between plans. All plans should at a minimum include the elements provided within the templates.
Resources
College, Campus and Support Unit Strategic Plans
A list of links to the strategic plan of each of Ohio State’s 15 colleges and the regional campuses
Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Empowers the Ohio State community to use data and analytics to make evidence-informed decisions that shape the university's future and become a national model for creating data-supported decision cultures.
The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK)
Positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community, including promoting students, faculty and staff to be leaders both today and in the future, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address societal challenges and improve communities locally and globally.
Strategic Enrollment Management
Driven by a commitment to ensuring equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or circumstances, Strategic Enrollment Management strives to remove barriers to access and create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and personally.
The following resources may assist units in a more creative and innovative approach to strategic planning
Key Contacts for Strategic Plan Content
Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Programs
Randy Smith, Vice Provost for Academic Programs; responsible for curriculum development and review and student learning outcomes; convenes the college curricular associate deans (APAC)
Norman Jones, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education; oversees undergraduate academic issues, including co-curricular programs and ROTC
Mary Stromberger, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School; responsible for graduate programs and curriculum and the graduate student experience
Online Learning
Jason Lemon, Vice Provost and Dean for Online Learning; provides oversight and strategic leadership for the growth and expansion of Ohio State’s online learning programs.
Diversity Enhancement
Wendy Smooth, Senior Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence; responsible for Ohio State's diversity profile and its enhancement
Enrollment Planning
James Orr, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management; oversees enrollment issues university wide
International Engagement
Kaya Şahin, Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs; an international issues resource for the entire university.
Student Experience
Melissa Shivers, Senior Vice President for Student Life; responsible for the Ohio State student experience
Norman Jones, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education; oversees undergraduate academic issues, including co-curricular programs and ROTC
Mary Stromberger, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School; responsible for graduate programs and curriculum and the graduate student experience
Faculty Experience, Research, and International Engagment
Faculty Development
Patrick Louchouarn, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Eminence; responsible for fostering a creative, contemporary, and quality faculty experience
Helen Malone, Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources; responsible for faculty affairs, including promotion and tenure, reviews, awards programs
Research and Innovation
Peter Mohler, Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledges and Vice President for Research; leads the strategy and efforts to grow Ohio State’s research and creative expression enterprise; oversees research operations, sponsored programs and research compliance while providing strategic direction and oversight for large-scale, interdisciplinary research centers and institutes
Outreach and Engagement
University Outreach and Engagement
Ryan Schmiesing, Senior Vice Provost for External Engagement; leads Ohio State’s external engagement strategy that connects the university’s expertise, scholarship and service to local, statewide, national and international communities; provides leadership of regional campus strategy and operation in partnership with campus deans and directors
International Engagement
Kaya Şahin, Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs; an international issues resource for the entire university
Regional Campus Engagement
Ryan Schmiesing, Senior Vice Provost for External Engagement; provides leadership of regional campus strategy and operation in partnership with campus deans and directors