PACIFIC NORTHWEST COOPERATIVE ECOSYSTEM STUDIES UNIT (PNW CESU) STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT

Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington, Seattle

April 30, 2001

Marilyn Snider, Facilitator—Snider and Associates (510) 531-2904 or (916) 483-9802

Michelle Snider, Recorder—Snider Education and Communication (510) 967-9169

MISSION STATEMENT

The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) is a partnership for research, technical assistance and education to enhance understanding and management of natural and cultural resources.

THREE-YEAR GOALS

(2001-2004 * Not in priority order)

Establish effective ongoing communication among all partners

Demonstrate success in research, technical assistance and education

Increase minority involvement

Match partners’ needs and expertise

Establish an effective and efficient organization

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES

(May 1, 2001-April 30, 2002)

THREE-YEAR GOAL:Establish effective ongoing communication among all partners

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES:

  1. By September 1, 2001, the UW CESU Webmaster (Gordon Bradley-lead) will establish a PNW CESU listserv and inform all partners of how they can place themselves on the list.
  1. By January 31, 2002, an ad hoc Data Committee (Rich Holdren-OSU-Lead, Danny Lassuy, Bob Szaro, Bob Alverts, Dave Peterson, Regina Rochefort, Steve Paulson, Steve Colt-UOA, Jim Agee-UW, John Barker-UBC, Keith Blatner-WSU, Janet Schempf-ADFG) will develop a draft data exchange policy that allows data accessibility to the extent possible (e.g., limitation=copyright) and a strategy for developing and maintaining a bibliography of results.

THREE-YEAR GOAL: Demonstrate success in research, technical assistance and education

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES:

  1. By September 1, 2001, Gordon Bradley-lead, Rich Holdren, Kathy Jope and Regina Rochefort will develop draft guiding principles that will allow the CESU to define success in research, technical assistance and education and distribute them to the partners for their review.

THREE-YEAR GOAL: Increase minority involvement

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES:

  1. By October 1, 2001, Darryll Johnson (lead), Mark Petruncio, Oscar Kuwagley and Brad Smith will identify a list of Pacific Northwest minority institutions and organizations relevant to our mission that might be interested in participating with the CESU.
  2. By October 1, 2001, Darryll Johnson (lead), Walter Hill and Mark Petruncio will assess what the CESU minority partners need and can contribute in the areas of research, technical assistance and education.
  3. By April 30, 2002, Darryll Johnson and Clare Ryan will establish mechanisms for linking minority institutions and organizations with PNW CESU research partners.
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THREE-YEAR GOAL: Match partners’ needs and expertise

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES:

  1. By September 1, 2001 and ongoing thereafter, Gordon Bradley will update the existing website to make available expertise by all partner institutions.
  1. By September 30, 2001, Gordon Bradley, working with a Broker from each partner organization, will post on the web the Broker’s name as a key contact.

THREE-YEAR GOAL: Establish an effective and efficient organization

ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES:

  1. By July 1, 2001, each partner (Gordon Bradley-lead) will identify a Broker with their organization who will be responsible for identifying needs and resources.
  1. By September 1, 2001, Steve Shapiro will compile a common set of detailed processes for the financial/administrative procedures.
  1. By April 30, 2002, Eric Shulenberger, working with all the Brokers, will determine a long-term strategy for projects to be undertaken by the CESU.

NEXT STEPS/FOLLOW-UP PROCESS

WHEN WHO  WHAT  
May 2 Gordon  Distribute retreat record to partners not in attendance
By May 4 All Read the retreat record
Monthly Gordon, Darryll, Jim Dobrowolski, Regina R., Bob Alverts Review progress on the goals and objectives and revise (add, amend, and/or delete) objectives as needed
Monthly Darryll, Gordon Provide a written update of the strategic plan
April 2002 All partners Planning retreat to review progress on the strategic plan and set objectives for the next six months

                                                                

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A PACIFIC NORTHWEST CESU?

Brainstormed List:

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL CHALLENGES/ PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING A PACIFIC NORTHWEST CESU?

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WHAT ARE THE EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT WILL/MIGHT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT (OPPORTUNITIES) ON PNW CESU IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS?

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WHAT ARE THE EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT WILL/MIGHT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT (THREATS) ON PNW CESU IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS?

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BRAINSTORMED GOALS