TTIC Strategic Plan 2026-2030

TTIC's mission is to achieve international impact through world-class research and education in fundamental computer science and information technology. In support of this mission, TTIC has developed the following strategic plan, anchored by four Priority Goals that represent core directions along which we aim to excel. Underneath each Priority Goal are specific, concrete subgoals listed along with responsible parties in charge of developing an action plan and quantitative and qualitative metrics for evaluating progress on that subgoal. We will report on progress on our Priority Goals and Subgoals through regular email reports or town-hall meetings, reports to our Board of Trustees, and via official publications such as our annual report.
1 To be the best place to be a researcher in our areas of interest, and produce high quality, high impact research that advances and changes our research fields (and beyond) for the better.

Maintain a strong intellectual environment leading to high-impact research.

Owner: Chief Academic Officer

Have cutting-edge computing infrastructure suited for research tackling the major challenges of our fields.

Owners: Faculty Computing Lead, Director of Research Computing

Hire additional tenure-track faculty who will strengthen areas of need, develop new connections between areas we cover, or develop connections to important new areas.

Owners: Faculty Hiring Chair, Chief Academic Officer

2 To excel at training and bringing out the best in our PhD students, postdocs, and RAPs, and preparing them to be leaders in their professions and careers after their time at TTIC.

Maintain a cutting-edge PhD program with support, opportunities and requirements designed to give students the best chance to succeed and become leaders in their fields.

Owners: Director of Graduate Studies, Administrative Director of Graduate Studies, Curriculum Director

Prepare students, postdocs, and RAPs to excel in the job market.

Owners: Mentorship Director, Director of Graduate Studies

3 To grow TTIC's reputation in our research fields, academia in general, industry, and the general public.

Make TTIC a destination location, bringing researchers in our fields and beyond to TTIC.

Owners: Chief Academic Officer, Faculty Support, Events Manager

Promote TTIC and achieve broader impact through outreach to academia (including potential students), industry, and the general public.

Owners: Faculty Communication Leads, Communications Coordinator, Director of Outreach

Create new partnerships and collaborations, and strengthen existing ones.

Owners: President, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Financial Officer

4 To be a cohesive, supportive, inclusive, and caring academic community and employer.

Maintain a cohesive, supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all.

Owners: Community and Campus Life Committee Chairs, Student Services

Promote effective governance, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and communication as an organization.

Owners: President, Chief Financial Officer