OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND PRESS 28
THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
The OSU Libraries and Press Strategic Planning Committee began
working with consultant Tom Dowling in May 2012. The Strategic
Planning Committee was charged with creating a plan that would
articulate OSU Libraries and Press’ strategic direction for the next five
years. The group’s major objectives were to identify strategic issues and
environmental factors that will impact research libraries and university
presses, solicit feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders, develop
and embed measures of success for goals and strategies, and align our
strategies with the strategic initiatives of Oregon State University. Our
goal was to develop a plan that set high aspirations for how OSU Libraries
and Press would address our strategic issues as well as support Oregon
State University’s goal to become a top ten land grant university.
The committee informed itself through relevant literature, conducted an
environmental scan to identify issues and trends and assess strengths,
challenges, and opportunities, and engaged with stakeholders to
contribute input about the strategic directions we must pursue. Because
stakeholders are critical to OSU Libraries and Press’ long-term success,
the committee sought input from internal and external stakeholders
throughout the planning process. Stakeholder groups included:
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Undergraduate and graduate students, OSU Libraries and Press
student workers, and student leaders from multiple organizations,
including Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU),
International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU), and the
Graduate Student Union
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OSU Libraries and Press faculty and staff
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Associate deans of research from the Advisory Group for the Vice
President for Research
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Graduate School administration
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Undergraduate Education Council members
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Faculty Senate Library Committee members
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Leadership teams from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs,
International Studies, Information Services, OSU Press Editorial Board,
and the Division of Outreach and Engagement
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OSU Libraries and Press Advisory Council, the principal volunteer
leadership group whose membership includes distinguished alumni
and friends
