Welcome to the Office of Strategic Decision Support

The Office of Strategic Decision Support (OSDS) brings together expertise in budget development and financial analysis, institutional research and reporting, data and analytics, strategic planning support, and continuous improvement. By connecting financial, student, operational, and institutional information, OSDS develops reports, dashboards, analyses, and other tools that help UAF leadership and campus units understand trends, evaluate opportunities, and make informed resource allocation and strategic decisions.

Our Services

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Purpose Statement

Empowering university transformation.

Core Values

  • Expertise: We draw on deep institutional knowledge and specialized perspectives to serve as resourceful, strategic advisors.
  • Reliability: We are dependable partners who provide leaders with the clarity and confidence they need to make critical decisions.
  • Curiosity: We look for innovative ways to solve complex problems and adapt to new challenges.
  • Integrity: We are trusted partners and honest stewards of our work.
  • Outcomes: We measure our work by what changes at UAF, not by what we produce.