The Supreme Court of Ohio - Supreme Court - State of Ohio

The Office of the Administrative Director led the Court
through its first strategic planning process in 2008. With the
input of the Justices, all Court staff and outside stakeholders,
the Court’s senior staff engaged in a collaborative process to
produce the following vision and mission statements, as well as
three key strategies to guide the administrative operation of the
Court for the next three to five years:
Vision
For the Supreme Court of Ohio to administer justice with
integrity and provide leadership for the judicial branch of
Ohio government.
Mission
The Supreme Court will accomplish this vision by:
• Applying and promoting standards of impartiality
and fairness
• Strengthening the judiciary, courts, and bar of Ohio
• Fostering collaboration with its justice system partners
• Serving as a catalyst for the strategic direction of the
justice system.
Strategy
• Simplify processes
• Foster uniformity
• Enhance communication and collaboration.
During 2008, the Office of the Administrative Director also
oversaw the preparation of a proposed operating budget for
the Supreme Court, judiciary and courts of appeals for fiscal
years 2010 and 2011. Individual Court offices aligned their
budget proposals with the strategic goals produced by the
strategic planning process, resulting in more uniform and
comprehensive budget priorities.
The office also worked with then-Attorney General Nancy
Rogers, the Ohio State Bar Association and others to launch
the Legal Education Opportunity (LEO) program. The LEO
program provides minority and educationally disadvantaged
students with opportunities to foster an interest in a legal
career.
Using funds provided by the Supreme Court, the LEO
program sponsored the Law & Leadership Summer Institute
in Cleveland and Columbus. The summer institute involved
34 incoming high school freshmen in a five-week program
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2008 Annual Report • The Supreme Court of Ohio