Each teaching, research, and service unit will participate in formulating the University's long-range plan. Open communication and a consultative process are essential to the operation. Faculty newsletters, articles in the Barometer, open hearings and forums, and letters to the Commission and committees shall be used to foster open communications. Faculty shall be involved in the entire process on the Commission, the major committees, at the unit planning stage, and by consultation throughout the process. Students, staff, alumni, and relevant external constituencies shall be consulted and involved at appropriate times in the process.
Students have specific units for which they have planning responsibilities.
Responsibilities for the long-range planning process must be clearly delineated. The focus of planning at all levels shall be the coherent unity of Oregon State University and of OSU as a part of the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Long-range planning must be a dynamic process involving continual evaluation, adaptation, and adjustment to changing needs and conditions. OSU should be prepared to capitalize on new opportunities for growth and service which promote and enhance the goals of the University. The long-range plan will be updated and revised to coincide with preparation of the biennial budget.