Expandable List
Promote Excellence In Scientific Leadership:
- Work with central communication team to advance our strategy by increasing international media coverage showcasing our students and faculty.
- Execute on our advancement strategic plan for reputation, relationships and resources.
- Celebrate our achievements and milestones by developing formal recognition programs and award nominations.
Increase Our Political, Societal And Cultural Influence And Reputation:
- Regularly train our faculty, students and staff in effective science communications including social media, media relations, and presentation skills.
- Establish and support a global network of partners (academic and non-academic).
- Work with government relations teams to build relationships.
- Establish and assess the science journalist in residence program.
- Assign representatives to boards, councils, and governing bodies that align with strategic priorities of the Faculty of Science.
Be A Trusted Source Of Scientific Knowledge:
- Focus on addressing the value of “basic science” through engagement in the narrative of public understanding of the impact of higher education.
- Encourage and support op eds, public talks, and other public engagement opportunities.
- Refine and assess our strategic social media plan.
Increase The Impact Our Community Engagement, Outreach Initiatives And Programs:
- Celebrate and enhance our community programs and outreach.
- Work with alumni affairs and SCCE to develop and execute a comprehensive alumni engagement plan, including networking and career opportunities.
Establish Events That Have A Major Impact:
- Annual faculty and staff retreats
- Advisory board meetings
- Graduate student alumni mentoring event
- Undergraduate capstone events (thesis symposium, MSS, SciGSA events)