Strands of the Planning Process

The different elements of the planning process are referred to as strands. Planning for the different strands occurs broadly over the same timeframe and there are many linkages between different strands. The aim is to produce an over-arching Strategic Plan that is supported by and consistent with the planning performed in the other strands.

These pages set out an overview to assist Colleges in setting out their key strategic and operational goals. This work should be completed in conjunction with and as an integral part of the budgetary and enrolment planning process. 

 It should be clearly noted that plans should be kept as brief as possible. There’s no need to go into great detail, clear summaries of objectives and initiatives should be set out and bullet points used where possible. 

As plans are developed, these should be centred around UCD’s 3 Pillars, our 6 Strategic Initiatives, and our 3 behaviours and actions.

UCD’s 3 pillars:

• Transforming Learning

• Advancing Research and Innovation

• Engaging for Impact

Our 6 Strategic Initiatives 

• Learning for life

• UCD student experience

• Research with ambition

• Irish roots, global reach

• OneUCD

• Physical and digital campuses

UCD’s behaviours and actions:

• Globally engaged

• Fostering inclusion

• Driving sustainability