University Extension

University Extension Strategic Plan

Financially Sustainable and Resilient

People-Centric Organization

Visible and Important Part of the University and Community

To transform lives through the power of lifelong learning

Exceptional Education

Lifelong Learning

Diversity

UC Gold Standard

Real-World Knowledge

Flexibility and Accessibility

Build financial stability, resiliency, and sustainability

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Grow international enrollment
Increase open enrollment and custom programming enrollment
Integrate Palm Desert Center; transition to self-supporting model	5 new programs at PDC / CV Enrollments in CV up 40% (n=769; 96% returning)
Grow extramural funding and philanthropic relationships

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Increase financial literacy across the organization	Development of financial dashboard with Enrollments/Revenue; presented quarterly to staff
Diversify funding sources and revenue streams with a balance of international, domestic, and custom/corporate enrollments, as well as grants and philanthropy	Further diversified revenue streams: 48%/42%/9%/1% (target: 30/30/30/10; previous FY 65/27/7)

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Conduct regular program portfolio performance analysis
Reestablish Program Development Committee
Strengthen existing procedures for program review
Formulate and refine new marketing strategy
Utilize market studies for program development and review decisions	12 new certificates approved and 7 revised
Broaden awareness campaign and improve lead conversations	New web visitors up 86%

Invest in the success of the people who teach, do research, work, learn, and live at UCR

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Monitor certificate completion outcomes to improve graduation rates and identify and decrease any existing equity gaps
Create career and leadership development opportunities for UCR matriculated students through our programs	Submitted I-17 recertification with Foundation Year Program (formerly APP/UTP)
Improve Extension student experience	Improved student experience by hosting more onsite International Student Events
Grow our undergraduate and graduate pathway programs
Be an important part of helping UC stop outs finish their credential	Stop outs: 27 graduated, 39 re-admitted, 2 applied for transfer, 4 seeking certificate completion

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Analyze compensation and reduce equity gaps in compensation
Increase diversity in instructor hires
Enhance opportunities for instructor development

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Assess hybrid/remote work structure
Enhance professional development opportunities for staff at all levels in organization	2 professional development workshops (AI, mindset)
Strategically optimize staffing needs to align with growth goals	4 new FTE; 14 new student assistants; 5 reclasses; 1 FTE in new roles
Position UCR Extension to be a leader in DEI

Expand the visibility and scope of influence of UCR locally, nationally, and globally

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Contribute to campus’s pursuit of Carnegie Community Engagement classification	Carnegie classification achieved January 2024
Contribute to campus’s pursuit of the APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity and Global Learning, Research, and Engagement designation	IEP designation achieved March 2024
Establish UCR Extension as a leader in providing opportunities to gain professional training and cross-cultural communication skills needed to engage in global opportunities
Advocacy and brand awareness	86% increase in website traffic w/ 45k new users

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Increase instructor engagement
Increase K-12 education community engagement
Establish UCR Extension as a research dissemination arm for community
Seat UCR Extension staff on community organization committees	Staff in Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, First 5, RivCo WFD Board, GIA, CVEP
Position UCR Extension centrally as a leader in workforce development within the local economy

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Establish new and steward existing domestic and global partnerships to increase enrollments
Increase Extension’s contributions to the internationalization of UCR
Strengthen cross-campus, cross-system, and cross-institution collaboration and advocacy	Contract with NSWC with BCOE to produce “Data Citizenry” course Contract with City of Coachella for business training in English and Spanish

INITIATIVE	PROGRESS
Create personal and professional growth opportunities for alumni	New sub-site featuring alumni, students instructors
Engage alumni in networking, mentoring and philanthropic giving