Strategic Funding & Mission Alignment Scope

Create clear mechanisms for distribution of Presidential and Chancellor-level strategic funds and capital to support mission-critical programs and outcomes

• Coordinate language regarding how strategic funding is allocated
• Ensure communication between president and chancellor units about use of strategic funds
• Develop documentation defining "strategic funding"
• Create consistency around the types of activities or the criteria that are used to determine what programs and initiatives are eligible for strategic funding
• Achieve universitywide alignment regarding coordination and prioritization of strategic funding
• Share investment strategy and strategic funding priorities with the community

Create mechanisms (e.g., financial incentives, policy/programmatic interventions, etc.) for interdisciplinary activities in order to encourage collaboration

• Identify and review existing mechanisms for encouraging and incentivizing interdisciplinary activities; resolve obstacles to collaboration
• Facilitate clear messaging from executive leadership that prioritizes interdisciplinary activity
• Improve education and communication around existing mechanisms and incentives for collaboration
• Simplify processes for funding related to interdisciplinary activities

Institute regular communication by university leadership about priorities that drive decisions related to the allocation of funds, and ensure there are clear mechanisms for feedback and guidance on funding priorities

• Ensure community is informed about priorities and decisions
• Encourage interaction regarding funding priorities and foster a greater sense of transparency and engagement
• Ensure messaging alignment amongst University units