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Strategic Plan 2012–2015
(Approved January 2012)
After a year review process, in January 2012 the Society of Toxicology has articulated the following strategic direction for the next four years.
Strategic Map 
SOT Vision/Mission
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:
- Integrity
- Diversity of representation of women, minorities, and young investigators, along with geographic, specialty and affiliation balance, in meetings, conferences, committees, and governance processes
- Contributing to society
- Life-long learning
- Intellectual scientific stimulation
- 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:
- Increase Scientific Impact
- Promote Recognition of Toxicology
- Build for the Future of Toxicology
- Enhance Member Engagement
- Develop and Implement Metrics to Improve Organizational Success and Accountability
- Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness
Key Objectives per Priority:
Revised January 2012. As an evergreen progress, Council welcomes your comments. Please send your comments and suggestions to SOT Headquarters.
- Increase Scientific Impact
- Become a Forum for Novel Discoveries and Approaches Related to Toxicology
- Foster Integration of Basic Sciences that Support the Evolution of Toxicology
- Increase the Impact of Toxicology on Human Health, Disease Prevention, and the Environment
- Strengthen Partnerships with Scientific, Health-Based, and Environmental Organizations Worldwide
- Promote Recognition of Toxicology
- Promote the Integrative Role of Toxicology to Other Scientific Disciplines
- Increase Visibility of SOT As a Global Resource and Its Members As Scientific Leaders
- Increase Reliance of Policy, Regulatory, and Corporate Decision-Makers on the Science of Toxicology
- Communicate the Benefit of Toxicology to External Audiences
- Build for the Future of Toxicology
- Attract, Train, and Retain Toxicologists
- Increase Resources for Research and (Re)Training
- Provide Educational Opportunities Aligned with the Evolving Science of Toxicology
- Strengthen Global Participation and Outreach
- Expand Member Engagement
- Provide Quality Member Services Based on Assessed Needs
- Promote Mechanisms for Small Group Collaboration and Cooperation
- Celebrate Member Accomplishments
- Build Bridges to Connect Diverse Member Groups
Cross-cutting Priorities:
- Develop and Implement Metrics to Improve Organizational Success and Accountability
- Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness
Society’s Strategic Plan 2008–2012 (Updated May 21, 2010) |
