The initiation of the UAB School of Public Health's Strategic Planning revision process began on Friday, January 5th, 2024. The SOPH Executive Committee (EC), comprising the Department Chairs, Associate and Assistant Deans, Chair of the Faculty Assembly, a representative from Staff Council and other key leadership from the Dean’s Office, convened with Clarus Consulting, our contracted facilitators for this significant undertaking. Together, the EC embarked on a journey to build from our current strategic plan, aligning it with the revised UAB strategic plan and outlining a clear trajectory our next 3-5 years.
This comprehensive and inclusive process has actively involved ALL members of our community – staff, faculty and students. Every voice holds significance in shaping our future direction. Clarus conducted several focus group discussions and numerous individual interviews, providing ample opportunities for everyone to participate.
On June 13, 2024, a Strategic Plan Survey was shared with all Faculty, Staff and Students in the UAB School of Public Health to solicit feedback on a draft strategic plan. This survey gave an opportunity for all to review and provide comments to obtain additional information that would inform the final plan.
View the results of the Strategic Engagement Survey:
Opens an external link. SOPH Strategic Engagement Survey Results
“A strategic plan, when actionable, serves as both an anchor and a roadmap, said Dean Paul Erwin. “This plan must reflect the collective aspirations of our community, not just mine. As the saying goes: if you don’t know where you are going, any road will lead you there.”