Strategy Oversight Committee

 Strategy Oversight Committee (SOC) Meeting Schedule 2025/2026

SOC Submission Form

Terms of reference of the Strategy Oversight Committee:

Purpose

The Strategy Oversight Committee's primary purpose is to oversee the implementation of UCD’s strategic plan, and report to the Governing Authority on progress, risks and opportunities relating to the achievement of the strategy’s objectives. Generally, the Committee will guide, review and recommend strategic proposals for decision by the Governing Authority.

Duties

4.1. It shall be the duty of the Committee to monitor the overall implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure its effective and coherent implementation, and to consider any matters relating to advancing the high-level strategic initiatives, including:
i. Advising the Governing Authority on the prioritisation of initiatives;
ii. Advising the Governing Authority on appropriate KPIs, including monitoring progress against KPIs to ensure they remain effective measures of success;
iii. Providing strategic guidance and advice to the President in refining the vision for the University, and to the Governing Authority on the operational steps, institutional changes and organisational structures needed to achieve the strategic goals;
iv. Considering and advising the Governing Authority on the need for a longer-term strategy and accompanying financial plan;
v. Referring appropriate matters to other committees of the Governing Authority to ensure the strategy is financially viable and aligns with the University’s Risk Management Framework; and
vi. Performing such other duties as the Governing Authority may assign from time to time.

4.2. In consultation with the President, the Committee shall prepare a work plan for approval by the Governing Authority.

SOC Terms of Reference