Strategic Framework

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The Division of University Communications supports the University of Oregon’s priorities by developing and implementing communications, digital, media, and marketing programs.

The Division focuses on both short and long-term measures of success that align with and reflect the university's academic, organizational, and competitive strength including:

  • its standing among national peers;
  • its perception among Oregonians;
  • elevation of the academic and scholarly work of its schools;
  • celebration and promotion of its community and culture;
  • and support for initiatives that underpin its financial, reputational, athletic, and research strength.

Goals

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Change the Perception of the UO

We are storytellers with intent. We create content, strategies, and experiences that move hearts and minds.

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Add Value to the Brand

We develop and implement programs, initiatives, and products that add measurable value or reduce loss of value to our brand. 

Our Strategies

  • We will be a leading communications and marketing organization.
  • We will develop a winning brand position for the University of Oregon.
  • We will reach critical audiences effectively.

Mindsets and Behaviors

  • We invest in people, projects, and programs that support our success.
  • We embrace accountability—for each other, for results, and for our teams.
  • We are unafraid to take appropriate risks on behalf of our projects, teams, and university.
  • We focus on building value at the center, favoring long-term, scalable benefit over short-term, single-use tactics.
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In-Depth Insights

Take a closer look to discover how we will achieve sustained success, print a copy of the Strategic Framework, and explore definitions of our key concepts in our Glossary of Terms.