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Closure: Review of Desirable Outcomes of Meeting. Walter Arabasz Regional Coordinator. Aug. 15, 2006. Desirable Outcomes of Mtg. Understanding of “mutual self interests” and agreement to cooperate
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Closure: Review of Desirable Outcomes of Meeting Walter Arabasz Regional Coordinator Aug. 15, 2006
Desirable Outcomes of Mtg • Understanding of “mutual self interests” and agreement to cooperate A region-wide strategic plan has to be underpinned, eventually, by a formalized agreement to cooperate.
Desirable Outcomes of Mtg • Outline of a 5-yr Strategic Plan and path forward for writing the plan Consensus on basic goals, what’s needed to meet ANSS performance standards, and priorities
Desirable Outcomes of Mtg • Plan for political activism to get added resources for IMW region (esp. RE retention of some USArray stations) Bill Leith: How many are needed to meet ANSS performance standards? Ideal would be a consensus IMW statement of need that USGS and NSF could discuss and take to OMB to advocate for FY2008 budget.