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Transforming Our World Through Communication And Community Engagement

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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)