Strategic Plan

FY 2018 — FY 2022

 

The Institute on Disability (IOD) envisions a future where all people,
including individuals living with disabilities, are fully engaged members of communities.

 

Our Strategic Plan plays a central role in defining the path the IOD takes to realize this future. With external stakeholder input, an analysis of environmental trends and priorities, and a comprehensive internal evaluation, the IOD is committing to the following three strategic intentions and associated goals and activities.

Environmental and organizational dynamics and priorities continuously evolve. Consequently, the IOD needs to optimize its agility and responsiveness to the changing needs of the greater disability community and the organization. To that end, our approach during this five-year period is to commit to specific, realistic, and measurable activities through an annual evaluative process while maintaining the Strategic Intentions and Broad Goals identified. We are confident that this approach will maximize the outcomes of this plan and yield the greatest impact for our organization and the individuals and communities we serve.

 

square graduation cap and a book outlineScholarship

STRATEGIC INTENTION
Strengthen our impact on policy and practice through advancements in research, engagement, and scholarship
BROAD GOALS
The IOD will:
  1. Strengthen research and scholarship opportunities and skills across the organization
  2. Increase the frequency of scholarly engagement and collaboration with on and off campus partners
YEAR 1
ACTION ITEMS
  1. Develop an IOD research mentorship program
  2. Host a statewide research symposium

three cubes stacked in a pyramid shapeCapacity

STRATEGIC INTENTION
Enhance services to individuals and communities through advancements in outreach, collaborations, and organizational capacity
BROAD GOALS
The IOD will:
  1. Strengthen partnerships, constituent engagement, and organizational relationships
  2. Expand systemic and individual engagement related to cultural and linguistic diversity
  3. Ensure synergy between organizational culture and core values
  4. Model excellence in accessibility and inclusion
YEAR 1
ACTION ITEMS
  1. Host a forum with state partners to identify shared priorities, goals and a collaborative plan to achieve them
  2. Develop and implement a cultural competency professional development plan for all IOD employees
  3. Conduct an organizational culture and values assessment
  4. Conduct an IOD accessibility audit to objectively evaluate IOD facilities, procedures, and resources

infinity sign with two arrows pointing towards the centerSustainability

STRATEGIC INTENTION
Ensure the long-term viability of the organization through advancements in financial strength, organizational design, and sustainability
BROAD GOALS
The IOD will:
  1. Strengthen organizational alignment between our areas of expertise and emerging priorities in the community
  2. Bolster our financial position through the expansion and diversification of funding sources
  3. Strengthen our ability to recruit, hire, train and retain high-quality staff
  4. Broaden leadership skills and opportunities for all faculty and staff
YEAR 1
ACTION ITEMS
  1. Evaluate and revise as necessary IOD areas of emphasis
  2. Train IOD faculty and staff on grant notification tools (e.g. SpinSmarts) and ensure their effective and regular usage
  3. Update the new hire orientation procedure and ensure its effective and consistent usage
  4. Develop and implement a leadership professional development plan for all IOD employees

 

Download the 2018 - 2022 IOD Strategic Plan

 

 

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