Support our community, region, state, nation and world through mutually beneficial and impactful partnerships that reflect a firm commitment to our mission and increase the visibility and reputation of the university.
ELEVATE EXCELLENCE THROUGH ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP
Establishment within the Office of the Provost an Engaged Scholarship and Engaged Learning unit, which will foster awareness and understanding of the value of engaged scholarship in the schools and colleges
Creation of a recognition program (e.g., prizes) to further raise the profile of engaged scholarship at UC Davis
Development of a well maintained, highly interactive website for ongoing support of community-engaged programs and projects to serve as a resource for campus faculty, staff and students as well as for members of the community, regionally and internationally
SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY
Establishing a position as the hospital of choice for all of Northern California for tertiary and quaternary care
Leading in remote health care (telemedicine) and the use of Artificial Intelligence in medicine
Educating doctors with a passion for clinical care and a commitment to engaging people from underserved communities and advancing rural health
EXPAND OUR ROLE AS A PRIMARY ADVISORY RESOURCE TO POLICY MAKERS
Developing a formal program in public policy
Utilizing the database of campus expertise discussed under Goal 2 as a resource for those looking for policy advice on current issues
Creating more formal opportunities for our UC Davis experts to give talks about their research in public forums in Davis, Sacramento, Washington DC and at the United Nations, inviting legislative staffers, legislators and other key decision makers to attend
Partnering with other UC campuses where appropriate to leverage common strenths and create advisory groups in areas of interest to key stakeholders
Partnering with alumni to expand opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students to intern with legislators and other community leaders
Creating video presentations by expert faculty on issues of current significance to be disseminated broadly in a multimedia marketing effort
SHARING THE VISION AND IDEALS OF UC DAVIS WITH THE WORLD
Looking beyond the obvious
Bring disciplinary experts to campus
Leverage our 250,000 alumni worldwide
Enhance our prominence in athletics
Maximize the effectiveness of our communications
Establish Global Centers overseas to enhance international collaborations in education and research
METRICS
Impacts of engaged scholarship on research partners and public policy (survey-based)
Appointment of UC Davis faculty to regional, state and national policy advisory boards and commissions
References to UC Davis in public media
National and international university rankings
Athletic success in both scholarship and sport
Global activities in education, research and outreach
