Strategic Plan Overview

From a Strategic Plan to Executable Goals

DFA’s divisional and unit goals are firmly rooted in the campus strategic plan. Keep reading to see how our 87 unit goals
and seven divisional goals support the Four Strategic Pillars of UC Irvine’s brilliant future.

UC Irvine Pillar 1:
Growth That Makes a Difference

Expanding Our Capacity to Improve Lives

DFA has two strategic priorities supporting this pillar:

  1. Oversee the development and deployment of the physical infrastructure to support campus growth and accessibility.
  2. Focus on opportunities to expand research and lab space.

There are 12 department goals that encompass various aspects of development, efficiency, and inclusivity at UC Irvine. These include integrated planning for capital projects, developing a new Long Range Development Plan, exploring growth scenarios, pursuing affordable housing solutions, reducing leased office space, improving space data accuracy, establishing consistent permitting processes, enhancing accessibility standards, managing chemical inventory reconciliation, conducting a decarbonization study, and enhancing transportation systems.

UC Irvine Pillar 2:
First in Class

Elevating the Student Experience
to Prepare Future Leaders

DFA has one strategic priority supporting this pillar:

  1. Elevate the student experiences through efficient services that promote a culture of well-being and safety in their living, work, and educational environments.

UC Irvine’s Police Department (UCIPD) aims to lead in fostering community engagement with residents and campus communities within the UCIPD framework. Through proactive initiatives and meaningful interactions, the goal is to cultivate strong relationships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Prioritizing open communication channels, educational outreach programs, and collaborative partnerships, UCIPD envisions a safer and more inclusive environment where residents and campus members feel empowered to actively participate in shaping their community's safety and well-being.

UC Irvine Pillar 3:
Great Partners

Making Regional and Global Connections
That Enhance Our Mission and Serve the People

DFA has two strategic priorities supporting this pillar:

  1. Strengthen and promote environmentally sustainable operations and practices.
  2. Foster and promote external partnerships.

The strategic priorities of strengthening and promoting environmentally sustainable operations and fostering external partnerships are intertwined with seven DFA goals. Initiatives include updating the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to align with sustainability objectives, deepening awareness of sustainability measures in capital projects, collaborating to transition campus switchgears away from sulfur hexafluoride, reducing energy consumption through efficient technologies, and expanding sustainable transportation partnerships and programs. Additionally, efforts to rebuild connections with law enforcement agencies aim to enhance safety and security on main and health campuses, while improvements to the student transportation program seek to reduce costs and enhance the overall experience for users. These combined endeavors reflect DFA's commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and operational excellence.

UC Irvine Pillar 4:
New Paths for Our Brilliant Future

Forging Best Practices to
Power the Coming Century

DFA has four strategic priorities supporting this pillar:

  1. Reimagine business processes with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness and foster an environment of continuous process improvement.
  2. Effectively address the university’s liability, financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
  3. Develop and maintain an engaged workforce and cultivate a sense of belonging.
  4. Lead the transition to a new budget model that allocates funding to best support strategic priorities.

With 67 unit goals and seven divisional goals supporting those priorities, DFA has outlined a comprehensive strategy to reimagine business processes for efficiency and effectiveness while prioritizing risk management and workforce engagement. Goals include elevating the performance of digital content management systems and implementing divisional training strategies to enhance skill development. Additionally, efforts focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, talent development, and customer service management platforms. Transitioning to a new budget model and fostering a culture of continuous process improvement are central to this initiative. These goals underscore DFA's commitment to innovation, accountability, and creating a supportive environment for its workforce while leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.