Otago Polytechnic/Developing a Research and Enterprise Strategy at OP/Learners

Developing a Strategy for Research and Enterprise that will benefit Learners.
To have research and enterprise activities which are accessible to learners, staff and communities

What are our aspirations?

 * To have research and enterprise activities which provide an income stream to the polytechnic

What will we do to achieve our aspirations? (- This section to be fleshed out - this becomes our structure)

 * support staff to develop their R&amp;E development activities - how?
 * support schools in developing community connections - how?
 * provide good practice guidelines for staff to facilitate engaging with our business, industry and professional communities
 * support staff to maintain currency in their specialist field and connections with relevant industry, profession and communities
 * encourage staff to design and plan opportunities for learners to participate in research and to learn skills which will enhance connections
 * support staff by developing multidisciplinary group R&amp;E activities
 * how else?

How will we know we have been successful? (examples)

 * We increase our external research income and community facing activities year on year.
 * Financial returns are x% of Op turnover
 * students express high levels of satisfaction with our programes, in assisting them to develop their connections to communities -
 * staff become better connected to communities and more staff are able to engage in current activities
 * communities view Op as a viable business partner in relation to problem solving activities