Otago Polytechnic/Developing a Research and Enterprise Strategy at OP

N.B. OP CONTEXT for Research and Enterprise: OP Vision:

Through our innovation in education and the outstanding experiences our learners enjoy, we will be recognised as New Zealand's leading polytechnic.
In pursuit of this vision Otago Polytechnic has set four strategic goals, set out below.

Strategic goals:

Goal one: to lead our sector in the achievement of educational excellence.
For Research and Enterprise this means: all learners enjoy an outstanding experience all learners succeed in their studies graduates are capable, work ready and employable graduates can practise sustainably and make a difference to society

Goal two: to be financially sustainable
For Research and Enterprise this means: what? diversifying our income streams

Goal three: to achieve the highest level of confidence from our communities, anticipating and exceeding their expectations, including our commitments to Kai Tahu
For Research and Enterprise this means: genuine engagement with communities understanding and meeting business and industry needs and expectations valuing feedback communicating our successes effectively

Goal four: to lead our sector as a socially responsible and sustainable organisation
For Research and Enterprise this means: engaging in projects and taking opportunities that help to lower Otago Polytechnic's environmental footprint enhancing our environment helping and supporting individuals and communities to make a difference