OERu/OERu 14.11/SG1O1

Strategic goal
Achieve a fiscally sustainable and scalable OERu network

Strategic objective
Recruit the minimum number of partners for a fiscally sustainable OERu network

Strategic approach
The strategic approach for the OERu 2015-2017 plan is to:


 * 1) Contain operational costs for the central OERu infrastructure to around US$200,000 per annum for the duration of the plan;
 * 2) Achieve break even for operational costs from OERu membership fees without reliance on 3rd party funding with a small margin to compensate for unforeseen membership attrition;
 * 3) Avoid reliance on 3rd party funding for OERu operational expenditure.

Key performance indicator(s) for 2015
(Provide recommendation for recalibrated target if necessary)


 * 50 contributing partners by 31 December 2015

2015 outputs

 * Establish a working group to support the OERF with membership recruitment (or maintain this portfolio as part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Communication working group).
 * Seek advice and support from the OERu Council of Chief Executive Officers on achieving recruitment targets and the achievement of operational priorities
 * Other?

Clarifying notes, additional considerations and discussion points

 * Add any clarifications here

Summary description
Provide short description / overview of this proposal for action here

Inputs

 * List inputs we have or are required to achieve the outputs

Do you have issues which should be tabled at the OERu Council of CEOs meeting?
During group discussions, if any issues arise which in your opinion should be tabled at the OERu meeting of Chief Executive Officers, please add them directly to to the CEOs issues page here.