Strategic Plan
Clemson University’s Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to fostering a secure and resilient environment that safeguards the well-being of our diverse community; sustaining our educational, research, and service missions in the face of emergencies and disasters; and cultivating a culture of preparedness and proactive response to crises. Our Emergency Management mission is rooted in a commitment to proactive planning, collaborative partnerships, innovation, effective response, and continuous improvement.
The goals outlined below provide the foundation for the Office of Emergency Management to create a culture of preparedness, enhance our strengths through innovation and partnerships, and support the pillars of Clemson Elevate.
Purpose of the Strategic Plan
The purpose of this plan is to align the mission, vision and goals of Clemson University’s Office of Emergency Management with the priorities of Clemson Elevate and to serve as a roadmap for our staff that leads to excellence in service and our core mission areas in support to the Clemson enterprise. The alignment and integration with the goals of the University and the Division of Finance and Operations provide the roadmap to caring for our people, optimizing our systems, enhancing our processes and maximizing our impacts to co-create a safe and resilient community in partnership with students, faculty, staff and community partners.
Mission
The mission of Clemson University's Office of Emergency Management is to foster a secure and resilient Clemson University through all hazards prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.
Vision
To be the most disaster resilient university in the nation setting the standard of excellence in emergency management by the end of the decade.
Values
Our values are the central beliefs that guide our actions and behaviors.
- Integrity
- Respect
- Inclusion
- Excellence
- Empowerment
Our Goals
Organizational Excellence
Foster a dynamic environment that prioritizes continuous learning and development, empowers effective decision-making at all levels, promotes shared responsibility and accountability among our team, and consistently meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations to drive sustained excellence and achieve our mission.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Nurture a culture of collaboration and innovation by actively engaging and creating meaningful partnerships with university, local, regional, and national stakeholders to provide for seamless coordination, resource sharing, and mutual support in preventing, mitigating the effects of, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Enhanced Resiliency
Cultivate a sustainable culture of preparedness and resiliency that transcends all aspects of Clemson University and our community, empowering individuals, organizations, and leadership to proactively anticipate, mitigate, and respond to a wide range of hazards, providing for our collective ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity.
Continuous Improvement
Operate in a continuous improvement mindset through refining, training and exercising response and recovery protocols, enhancing coordination and communication, and incorporating best practices and lessons learned from past incidents to ensure the highest level of preparedness, resilience, and effectiveness in safeguarding our community during emergencies.
