Strategic Planning and Prioritisation Board

The Strategic Planning and Prioritisation Board (SPPB) was established by Council in order to:

  • Oversee the development and delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan;
  • Oversee the delivery of the University’s Development Campaign; and
  • To review planned University change activity, consider organisational capacity to deliver that change, and prioritise or sequence change activity if required.

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  Name Position
1 Professor Irene Tracey Vice-Chancellor (Chair)
2-6 Professor Dan Grimley Head of Division, Humanities
Professor Jim Naismith Head of Division, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Professor Gavin Screaton Head of Division, Medical Sciences
Professor Tim Power Head of Division, Social Sciences
Richard Ovenden Head of Gardens, Libraries and Museums
7-12 Professor Freya Johnston Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Professor Alexander Betts Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)
Vacant Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Innovation)
Vacant Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
Professor Patrick Grant Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Professor Heidi Johansen-Berg Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Initiatives)
13 Gill Aitken The Registrar
14 Liesl Elder Chief Development Officer
15 Simon Boddie Chief Financial Officer
16 David White Chief Digital and Information Officer
17 Tim Soutphommasane Chief Diversity Officer
18-19 Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder Chair of the Conference of Colleges
Dr Sir Michael Jacobs Deputy Chair of the Conference of Colleges
20   One member of Congregation appointed by Council from among its elected members
21   One of the Proctors and the Assessor as may be agreed between them

 

It is expected that Pro-Vice-Chancellors with portfolio will be members of the SPPB, and any PVC appointed to a new role not listed here will become a member of SPPB.

SPPB meets three times a year.

Additional information


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Terms of Reference

Contact us


Liv Passey

Senior Planning Officer (Strategy) and Secretary to the Strategic Planning and Prioritisation Board

University Offices

Wellington Square

Oxford OX1 2JD

liv.passey@admin.ox.ac.uk