What We Do
Strategic Plan
Goal 1 – Research
Create pathways to maximize the competitive advantage of UCEAO members in energy and energy-related environmental research
Strategies:
1.1: Facilitate communication about research in energy and collaboration among member institutions and strategic partners
1.2: Identify key topics in research and education, and establish effective working groups
1.3: Provide Ohio industry the opportunities to link with researchers who can help them succeed
Goal 2 – Education
Promote the best possible energy/environmental education and career development for our students
Strategies:
2.1: Establish a UCAEO Energy Education Working Group
2.2: Sponsor student events and competitions that focus on energy and energy careers
2.3: Promote energy-related academic programs offered by member institutions
2.4: Facilitate collaboration among member institutions seeking grants in energy education
Goal 3 – Business Connections
Establish, build, and strengthen partnerships between UCEAO members, business, and industry to foster mutual energy sector interests
Strategies:
3.1: Support the development and coordination of internship, externship, and cooperative education programs that increase opportunities for students
3.2: Identify the means to increase the hiring of UCEAO members’ students in Ohio-based companies
3.3: Facilitate the development of non-biased application-oriented research and outreach among private sector and public sector organizations
Goal 4 – Outreach
Provide expertise and, when appropriate, participate in public policy deliberations regarding energy and energy-related environmental issues
Strategies:
4.1: Provide expertise, information, and input to elected officials and policy makers; and testimony to legislative committees on issues and initiatives relevant to the advanced energy economy in Ohio
4.2: Institute a line of communication with university, community college, and private institution government affairs representatives, individually or through their associations
4.3: Participate in coalitions with other organizations to support state and federal initiatives that promote job growth and the development of a clean energy economy in Ohio
4.4: Compile and distribute timely and relevant information to Board members, affiliates and partners on issues and activities in the governmental area
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Approved Sept. 20, 2012
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Approved Sept. 20, 2012