OERu/OERu 16.10 Meeting/Group 1 Strategic goals

Task: Brainstorm objectives for the OERu strategic plan 2018 - 2020

Aim: To commence work on drafting the OERu Strategic plan 2018 - 2020 for consultation during 2017.

Existing resources

 * Strategic planning portal - Example of the consultation for the 2015 - 2017 strategic plan
 * OERu Strategic Plan 2015 - 2017

Remember to add any issues that your group would like to be tabled at the CEOs meeting on the [ issues list].

Suggestions for Short Term Goals

 * Implement first-year to feel we’re moving forward (not spinning our wheels);
 * Remind partners of their commitment to produce at least 2 courses for OERu;
 * If partner is unable to produce 2 courses, find alternate way to contribute; perhaps partner could pay another institution to create their course;
 * Create a position to develop and co-ordinate partner relations to build/ strengthen community
 * Review current roster of partners to determine whose still involved/whose out

Suggestions for Long-Range Goals

 * Aim to develop year 2, 3, 4; with the objective to deliver options for credentials at each exit point (ie.) 2 year diploma (60 credits) in general studies or an associate degree in something
 * Develop a concrete plan to recruit students
 * Provide academic oversight to compile streams/themes of courses that have a sensible/useful outcome and to fill in gaps of missing disciplines (STEM) and other areas;
 * Develop a robust accreditation system to permit course or block transfer for students to achieve credentials;
 * Develop a concrete academic plan to co-ordinate future courses and programs and to work out any potential overlaps or difficulties for student completion

Decision recommendations
Don't forget to assign responsibility for implementing the decisions - i.e who will do it