Strategic Plan 2008–2011

After a 3 year planning process, in March 2008 the Society of Toxicology has articulated the following strategic direction for the next three years.

SOT Vision

The Society of Toxicology is the leading organization dedicated to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.

Guiding Values

The Society of Toxicology is a professional, scientific society dedicated to:

1. Integrity
2. Diversity of representation of women, minorities, and young investigators, along with geographic, specialty and affiliation balance, in meetings, conferences, committees, and governance processes
3. Contributing to society
4. Life-long learning
5. Intellectual scientific stimulation
6. Serving the needs of the scientific discipline and of the Society members of the science of Toxicology to enhance human, animal and environmental health.

Strategic Priorities:

1. Increase Scientific Impact
2. Advocate the Value of Toxicology
3. Build for the Future of Toxicology
4. Expand and Deepen Member Engagement
5. Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness

Key Objectives per Priority:

Revised March 2008. As a work in progress, Council welcomes your comments. Please send your comments and suggestions to SOT Headquarters at sothq@toxicology.org).

1. Increase Scientific Impact
• Become a Forum for Novel Discoveries and Approaches Related to Toxicology
• Foster Integration of Sub-disciplines that Support the Evolution of Toxicology
• Increase the Impact of Toxicology on Human Health and Disease Prevention
• Increase Awareness and Recognition for Scientific Achievements in Toxicology
• Strengthen Partnerships with other Scientific- and Health-Based Organizations
2. Advocate the Value of Toxicology
• Increase Reliance of Decision Makers on Science of Toxicology
• Increase Visibility of Organization and Members as Scientific Leaders and Resources
• Play Proactive Role in Defining Issues for Policymakers and the Public
• Communicate the Benefit of Toxicology to the General Public
3. Build for the Future of Toxicology
• Drive the Evolution of Toxicology and Facilitate Adaptation to Change
• Define Future Training Needs
• Secure Increased Funding for Research and Training
• Increase the Number and Strengthen the Quality and Training of New Toxicologists
• Attract, Retain and Develop Scientific Leaders
4. Expand and Deepen Member Engagement
• Assess Member Needs Using Effective Data Collection
• Enhance Current and Provide New Member Services
• Enhance Mechanisms for Smaller Group Engagement
• Build Bridges to Connect Diverse Member Groups
• Determine Future Membership Scope and Scale
5. Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness
• Align Organizational Structure with Strategic Plan
• Strengthen Effectiveness of Governance and Fiscal Stewardship
• Develop Future SOT Leadership
• Enhance Internal and External Communications Capability
• Expand SOT Role Beyond Annual Meeting

2007 Strategic Committee Reports

Society's Strategic Plan 2008–2011

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