Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priority 1:

OTIDE will be a leading provider of lifelong education, consultation, and professional development opportunities.

  • Goal 1:  Expand and strengthen programs and opportunities that serve the needs of people throughout their lives.
  • Goal 2:  Advance OTIDE’s programs through strategic branding and marketing initiatives.
  • Goal 3:  Define and achieve excellence in all we do to advance lifelong learning.

Strategic Priority 2:

OTIDE is committed to cultivating a diverse portfolio of accessible and innovative solutions that nurtures continuous growth among learners and contribute to the economic and social development of communities.

  • Goal 1:  Provide an inclusive and accessible experience by addressing gaps in participation and barriers to success.
  • Goal 2:  Innovate and adapt to address emerging opportunities.
  • Goal 3:  Advance the social and economic mobility of our learners through strategic financial investments.

Strategic Priority 3:

OTIDE will cultivate a culture of curricular and instructional excellence at UA.

  • Goal 1:  Serve as the University of Alabama’s instructional resource hub and innovation center.
  • Goal 2:  Provide consultation and programming on pedagogical and curricular matters dedicated to promoting equitable and supportive learning environments and high-quality, evidence-based instruction.
  • Goal 3:  Create a culture of scholarly teaching to enhance instructional and learner effectiveness.

Strategic Priority 4:

OTIDE will recruit and retain an exceptional workforce dedicated to excellence and innovation.

  • Goal 1:  Recruit an exceptional workforce across multiple domains and perspectives.
  • Goal 2:  Invest in employees’ personal and professional growth.
  • Goal 3:  Retain top talent through measures that promote a positive organizational culture and contribute to a quality working environment.