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<span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What We Do\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Office of Consortial Academic Collaboration (OCAC) at The Claremont Colleges is committed to advancing cross-institutional collaborations and fostering a culture of collaboration within our consortium. Through strategic guidance, supportive resources, and proactive facilitation, we empower member institutions to achieve impactful outcomes and strengthen their collective capabilities, all of which is guided by our framework\u00a0and values for a collaborative consortium.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Mission\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The mission of the Office of Consortial Academic Collaboration (OCAC) is to guide, support, and facilitate cross-institutional collaborations that enrich the academic and intellectual life of The Claremont Colleges consortium, unlocking its full potential as a premier alliance of higher education institutions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Vision\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The vision of OCAC is to be the key partner for scalable, cross-institutional collaborations at The Claremont Colleges and a model of impactful collaboration among higher education consortia across the country. Our office provides expert guidance and support to achieve the highest standards of academic excellence within a united consortium.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Framework\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Office of Consortial and Academic Collaboration (OCAC) supports, guides and facilitates high-quality <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consortial<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">integration, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supported by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 key pillars<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. By strategically addressing these areas, OCAC empowers member institutions to collaborate effectively, maximize resources, and achieve exceptional outcomes that exemplify a model higher education consortium.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Talent<\/strong>\u2014Identifying and Cultivating Expertise: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A highly effective consortium excels in identifying and cultivating top talent within its network of interdisciplinary experts. It proactively connects expertise, fostering collaboration on high-impact projects and ensuring diverse and synergistic voices are included across initiatives. By strategically leveraging the collective expertise of its members, the consortium optimizes project outcomes and drives innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Tools<\/strong>\u2014Resource Optimization and Technology Integration: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A highly effective consortium recognizes the strategic advantage of pooling and leveraging collective resources, including methodological knowledge, integrated technologies, and facilities for optimal project outcomes. This collaborative approach and culture maximize the quality and impact of scholarly efforts to empower the consortium to scale initiatives more effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Training<\/strong>\u2014Knowledge Sharing and Best Practices: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A highly effective consortium optimizes its collective knowledge and proximity to share best practices, integrate institutional memory, and exchange opportunities, both formal and informal. This approach cultivates an informed, dedicated and open network of skilled consortial professionals who are capable of making informed impact within the consortium and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Treasure<\/strong>\u2014Leveraging Resources to Invest in Ourselves:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A highly effective consortium supports its members by pooling resources and expertise to invest in collaborative sponsorships, grants, and contracts, ensuring financial sustainability beyond what a single institution could achieve alone. Moreover, it integrates grants and projects to build a sustainable pipeline of funding streams, fostering long-term financial stability and impactful initiatives that benefit all members. By developing equitable strategies for resource allocation and funding distribution, the consortium enhances the strength and resilience of each member institution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Guiding Values<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our guiding values encapsulate the strategic advantages and benefits that each college derives from consortium membership. They serve as foundational pillars aimed at fostering collective success and impact in higher education.\u00a0 The Office of Consortial and Academic Collaboration (OCAC) utilizes these values to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively. 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