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About UC IPM
Strategic Plan
The 2006 Strategic Plan presents the goals and strategic directions
the UC IPM Program will pursue to respond to the changing pest management
needs of Californians. The Plan reflects the input of a range of stakeholders
both internal and external to the organization, as well as an analysis
of relevant economic, social and policy trends.
By reflecting on past accomplishments, reviewing challenges and opportunities,
and relating current issues to research findings and trends, the plan
provides a starting point for problem solving and strategy development
at multiple levels. It is intended to help stimulate new thinking to
enhance statewide responsiveness to emerging pest management issues.
The 2006 Strategic Plan has been developed with the participation and
commitment of the Program’s management team, staff, field advisors,
University and agency partners and other stakeholders, supported by the
consultant team of Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG).
2006 Strategic Plan (full text)
Summary of major components
The Strategic Plan incorporates the UC IPM Program’s vision,
mission, values, and guiding principles that serve to shape the goals and strategies
and direct long-term planning for the organization. The Plan includes
six elements:
The preferred future for the Program.
- “Making ecosystem-based integrated pest management THE way
Californians manage pests.”
The
core focus areas of the Program.
- Increase utilization of ecologically based integrated pest management
programs
- Provide leadership in IPM including building coalitions and partnerships
that link with communities and public agencies
- Increase the predictability and effectiveness of pest management
techniques
- Develop science-based pest management programs that are economically
and environmentally sustainable, and socially appropriate
- Protect human health and the environment by reducing risks
caused by pests or pest management practices
Personal
and organizational characteristics that the organization is committed
to achieving.
- Communication
- Trust and mutual support
- Effective problem solving
- Collaboration
- Diversity, appreciation and respect
- Commitment to quality work
- Objectivity
- Intellectual rigor
Core IPM concepts
that serve as a foundation for the efforts of integrated pest management.
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Science-based. The information developed and disseminated through
the Program is grounded in sound science.
- Ecological. UC IPM promotes activities that reflect an understanding
of the inter-relationships of biological systems and the environment.
- Participatory. UC IPM relies on the active participation,
interaction and coordination of its staff, advisors, agency partners
and key client groups to ensure that the state’s pest management
needs are addressed.
- Multidisciplinary. UC IPM values and embraces a variety of
allied disciplines –including
entomology, weed management, vertebrate management, plant pathology,
nematology–to form a holistic approach to managing pests.
- Effective,
practical, and user-friendly. UC IPM products and services are
useful in the end user’s daily
lives.
- Responsive. UC IPM is flexible and agile in responding to
new, emerging pest problems and developing products and services that
take into account clients’ needs
and preferences.
- High-quality. UC IPM engages top-flight University researchers
and produces outstanding quality research, outreach, educational and
information materials in a variety of media.
- Innovative and adaptable. UC IPM seeks new approaches to make
its products and services useful to clients.
- Systems approach. UC IPM maintains a broad perspective on
issues related to pest management research, practice, social issues
and economic needs.
- Raises awareness. UC IPM increases general awareness of the
concept, practice and value of integrated pest management.
- Accountable
and transparent. UC IPM conducts its work openly and assumes responsibility
for providing evidence to stakeholders and funding agencies that its
programs are effective and conform to policies and requirements.
Directions
for change.
- Promote Widespread IPM Use
- Develop Strategic Research / Outreach Agenda
- Increase New Adoption Approaches
- Enhance Sustainable IPM Capacity within UC
- Provide Statewide Leadership
- Support Organizational Effectiveness
Specific
initiatives that will be used to implement the plan.
Goals |
Strategies |
A. |
Promote Widespread IPM Use
Position ecologically based pest management as the method
of choice. |
- Branding and Messaging
- Scientific Guidance to Public and Private Initiatives
- Early Awareness and Education
- Partnership Development
- Access to Information
- IPM Practitioner Development
- Policy Advisory Committee
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B. |
Develop Strategic Research/Outreach Agenda
Focus program development on the areas of greatest need. |
- Pest Management Challenges Assessment
- Priority-Setting Methodology
- Collaborative Strategy Development
- ANR and UC Engagement
- Program Development and Phase-Down
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C. |
Increase New Adoption Approaches
Explore new adoption approaches. |
- Adoption Alternatives Exploration
- Adoption Prototypes
- Enhanced Adoption Support
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D. |
Enhance IPM Capacity within UC
Promote enhanced IPM capacity within UC. |
- Sustainable Capacity
- Faculty Partnerships
- Program Funding and Capabilities
- Field to Campus Information Flow
- New Academic Partnerships
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E. |
Provide Statewide Leadership
Provide leadership for California’s IPM community. |
- Public Policy Guidance
- Coordination of IPM Community
- External Communications
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F. |
Support Organizational Effectiveness
Enhance UC IPM’s organizational systems. |
- Staff Recruitment and Retention
- Organizational Alignment with Strategic Priorities
- Ongoing Process Improvement
- Research and Outreach Agenda
- Internal Communications
- Professional Development
- Facilities Co-Location
- Program Integration
- IPM Advisor Reporting Relationships
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