{"id":2,"date":"2022-09-14T18:18:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T18:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-01T21:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T21:59:42","slug":"osi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Strategic Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) supports the college in addressing key challenges, capitalizing on unique opportunities, and enhancing institutional impact for the benefit of students, faculty, and staff, particularly in relation to economic and workforce development. We work with departments across the college and maintain strategic external partnerships to achieve specific goals that align with the college\u2019s Theory of Change, institutional effectiveness metrics, and core mission. Each initiative is assessed for impact on student success and\/or institutional effectiveness and supported for long-term sustainability and scale. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Initiatives<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/free-tuition\/free-college-tuition-program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/FreeTuition.png\" alt=\"two students smiling under the heading &quot;ACC free tuition&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-53\" style=\"width:273px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/FreeTuition.png 400w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/FreeTuition-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/FreeTuition-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/FreeTuition-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/free-tuition\/free-college-tuition-program\/\">Free Tuition<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mVNrM0o2SqT8HpGgX-IGKILrsFhQZHBt5BaFhqjwXxE\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2.png\" alt=\"stylized semiconductor chip\" class=\"wp-image-23\" style=\"width:273px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2.png 540w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Chip-2-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mVNrM0o2SqT8HpGgX-IGKILrsFhQZHBt5BaFhqjwXxE\/edit?usp=drive_link\">Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Xa_jVRXOA_cwsh4GLBFpmbV8ALzKW_Q6-QlLdrqosPI\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65\" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat.jpg 266w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/06\/Hard-Hat-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Xa_jVRXOA_cwsh4GLBFpmbV8ALzKW_Q6-QlLdrqosPI\/edit?usp=drive_link\">Infrastructure Academy<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Initiative Lifecycle<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">1. Ideation<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><br \/>\n<b>1. Proposal:<\/b> New strategic initiatives are proposed to OSI by, or on behalf of, members of <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/chancellor\/cabinet-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC&#8217;s Cabinet<\/a><br \/>\n<b>2. Value &amp; Impact Assessment:<\/b> Concepts are evaluated for institutional value and potential for high-level impact.<br \/>\n<b>3. Initial Engagement:<\/b> Stakeholders align on core goals, resource availability, and the institutional commitment required.<br \/>\n<b>4. Capacity Audit:<\/b> The organization\u2019s practical ability to implement and scale the concept is rigorously assessed.<br \/>\n<b>5. Foundational Documentation:<\/b> Initial drafting begins for project goals, partner roles, and formal partnership agreements.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">2. Planning<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><br \/>\n<b>1. Initiative Kick-off:<\/b> Partners convene to solidify timelines and clarify roles, ensuring all stakeholder queries are addressed.<br \/>\n<b>2. Charter &amp; Roadmap Development:<\/b> Formal project plans are established to define actionable outcomes and clear accountability.<br \/>\n<b>3. OSI-Led Implementation:<\/b> OSI drives the initial momentum, managing agendas, coordinating partners, and providing direct mentorship.<br \/>\n<b>4. Transition Benchmarking:<\/b> Clear &#8220;Transition Targets&#8221; are defined to determine exactly what successful integration will look like.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">3. Integration<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><br \/>\n<b>1. Leadership Transition:<\/b> Primary initiative leadership shifts to the Implementation Partner, with OSI moving into a consultative and troubleshooting role.<br \/>\n<b>2. Process Codification:<\/b> Policies, procedures, and contracts are finalized to ensure new processes are ready for long-term operational hand-off.<br \/>\n<b>3. System Advocacy:<\/b> OSI continues to monitor progress and advocate for the initiative as it becomes embedded in institutional workflows.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">4. Maintenance &amp; Close Out<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><br \/>\n<b>1. Goal Fulfillment:<\/b> Formal recognition that the stated objectives for OSI\u2019s direct involvement have been met.<br \/>\n<b>2. Value Assessment:<\/b> Transparent reporting on the initiative\u2019s impact, including students served, staff engaged, and total funds secured.<br \/>\n<b>3. Performance Audit:<\/b> A final assessment of original objectives versus actual achievements to capture institutional learning.<br \/>\n<b>4. Sustainability Assignment:<\/b> All ongoing roles are clearly assigned and resourced for the future.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) supports the college in addressing key challenges, capitalizing on unique opportunities, and enhancing institutional impact for the benefit of students, faculty, and staff, particularly in relation to economic and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/strategic-initiatives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}