RFP 26-4852 TO CONDUCT A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SOEST, UH

The University of Hawaii is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive, community-based Strategic Plan for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). The plan will articulate the vision and mission of SOEST and its units over the next 5-10 years, focusing on research excellence, education and learning excellence, public and professional service, and Native Hawaiian Place of Learning (NHPoL). The consultant will develop individual Strategic Plans for specific departments, centers, and Organized Research Units (ORUs) within SOEST and create an overarching Strategic Plan for SOEST. Key themes include research excellence, education and learning excellence, public and professional service, NHPoL, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility (DEIJA), and climate change. • The consultant will conduct a kick-off meeting with SOEST leadership and key partners to understand the project scope, objectives, and expectations. • The consultant will develop a detailed project plan outlining key milestones, timelines, and deliverables. • The consultant will create individual Strategic Plans for 18 SOEST Units and integrate existing Strategic Plans. • The consultant will create a unifying, overarching Strategic Plan for SOEST that is consistent with the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Strategic Plans. • The consultant will produce additional documents for each SOEST Unit to be used in the Academic Assessment process in Winter 2026.