Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Strategic Imperative 3: Workplace Culture

Promote access and cultural innovation through robust workforce development programs, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and leadership at all levels

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Explore our goals and learn how we are implementing each part of the strategic plan. Click on each card to see more information.

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Goal 1: Data

Gather data that informs ongoing initiatives

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Goal 2: Training

Build leadership and management training that creates opportunities for professional growth and monitor participation and outcomes

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Goal 3: Mentoring

Extend existing mentoring programs and implement a graduate student mentoring program

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Goal 4: Remove barriers

Advocate for policies and programs that remove barriers and increase the support for our researchers, staff, and students