Our Roadmap: Strategic Priorities and Goals
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) serves as the administrative backbone of Oregon State University, delivering essential services, stewardship, and strategic leadership to enable the university to achieve its mission and advance the goals of the Prosperity Widely Shared (PWS) strategic plan.
This division supports every aspect of the university’s work—from financial strategy and fiscal management to capital planning and facilities operations, risk management, safety, and sustainability. The scope of our work touches every student, faculty member, staff member and visitor at OSU, and our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement ensures that we remain responsive to the university’s evolving needs.
The priorities and goals outlined in this plan reflect the collective input of the DFA Senior Leadership Team. Each priority aligns directly with key elements of OSU’s Prosperity Widely Shared strategic plan, ensuring that our divisional efforts actively contribute to OSU’s institutional success. We strive to be creative strategists and trusted partners who each contribute to and enhance the university's success as defined within the plan. This roadmap is also designed to be flexible, allowing the division to adapt based on emerging needs, new opportunities, and ongoing feedback.
Each member of the DFA senior leadership team is developing detailed implementation plans for their respective areas of responsibility. These plans will include:
- Timelines for major initiatives and milestones
- Measurements to track progress and impact
- Assessment Plans to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve
Our success depends on the active engagement of every team member within the Division of Finance and Administration. Together, we will ensure that our work supports OSU’s aspirations for excellence, inclusion, innovation, and prosperity—widely shared. The division’s strategic priorities are outlined in more detail below.
OSU Strategic Goals
A university focused on big discoveries that drive big solutions.
DFA Priorities
- Effectively align and allocate resources to support research initiatives and projects that have the potential for significant impact.
- Provide the necessary physical infrastructure and administrative services to support the growth of an R1 research university.
- Be a leader for the integration of AI and other emerging technologies into administrative processes.
OSU Strategic Goals
A university where every student graduates.
DFA Priorities
- Ensure that resources are effectively structured and allocated to support student success. This includes funding for academic support services, scholarships, and programs that address the diverse needs of students.
- Foster an environment of continuous process improvement and reimagine business processes with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhance the student experience by promoting a culture of safety, well-being and inclusiveness in their living, learning, and work environments.
OSU Strategic Goals
A university that fuels a thriving world.
DFA Priorities
- Create a positive and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top talent.
- Foster and promote collaboration with external partners.
- Promote and strengthen environmentally sustainable operations and practices.