Strategic Planning Implementation Team

Strategies

Strategy Champions & Administrative Liasions

Goal 1

Educate world leaders in academic veterinary medicine, veterinary medical practice, public and environmental health.

Jan Ilkiw, Sean Owens

1.1

Attract, mentor and supportthe best and brightest students and trainees.

Danika Bannasch (PHR); Chris Kreuder-Johnson (VME/WHC)

1.2

Design curriculum and training programs to meet current and future societal needs.

Dori Borjesson (PMI); Joie Watson (VME)

1.3

Lead the field of veterinary medicine by sharing educational expertise and best practices locally, nationally and internationally

Terry Lehenbauer (PHR/VMTRC);Matt Mellema (VSR)

Goal 2

Be at the forefront of high-impact transdisciplinary research

2.1

Provide supportive infrastructure and efficient services to facilitate research.

Chris Murphy (VSR); Clare Yellowley (APC)

2.2

Actively pursue transdisciplinary research programs and extramural support.

Pam Lein (VMB); Bart Weimer (PHR)

Goal 3

Provide cutting-edge clinical programs that support education, research and service

David Wilson, Tom Venturino

3.1

Provide outstanding patient care in an efficient, compassionate and service-oriented manner.

Penny Farnham (VMTH); David Maggs (VSR);

3.2

Foster excellence in clinical teaching.

Gary Magdesian (VME); Rachel Pollard (VSR);

3.3

Capitalize on the large and diverse clinical caseload to support excellence in translational and clinical research.

Andrea Fascetti (VMB); Nicola Pusterla (VME)

3.4

Establish and foster client relationships that enhance philanthropic support.

Bill Culp (VSR);Karl Jandrey (VSR)

Goal 4

Advance the well-being of animals and people in California and around the globe

Michael Lairmore, John Pascoe

4.1

Identify pressing societal problems where the School can make an impact and align efforts to develop meaningful solutions.

Rob Atwill (EXT/WIFSS); Pat Conrad (PMI)

4.2

Broaden the diversity of the veterinary medicine community at UC Davis and beyond.

Harold Davis (VMTH); Cheryl Scott (VMDO)

Goal 5

Ensure effective school-wide management infrastructure and sustainable financial resources for the future.

Mary McNally, Linda Ybarra

5.1

Optimize the financial position of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Pam Mazanet-Belleau (VME); Sean Owens (PMI)

5.2

Strengthen internal communication, transparency and collaboration.

Phil Kass (PHR); Birgit Puschner (VMB)

5.3

Elevate the School's capability in marketing, branding and public relations.

Julie Meadows (VME); Julie Dechant (VSR)

5.4

Review and optimize the School's organizational structure.

Walter Boyce (PMI);Geraldine Hunt (VSR)

Goal 6

Recruit, retain and cultivate excellent and productive faculty and staff.

John Pascoe

6.1

Recruit faculty as needed to support strategic initiatives and for succession planning.

Brian Murphy (PMI); Isaac Pessah (VMB);

6.2

Provide a supportive environment to foster faculty and staff success.

Lisa Miller (APC);Lisa Tell (VME);

Goal 7

Build strong collaborations across UC Davis and with other academic, government, agricultural and business partners.

Michael Lairmore

7.1

Strengthen external collaboration in all mission areas.

Rich Breitmeyer (CAHFS); Jonna Mazet (VME/WHC)

7.2

Promote collaboration with other schools and programs at UC Davis.

Xinbin Chen (VSR/CCC); Stephen McSorley (APC)