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arXiv Workflow and Moderation analysis: Embark on a fresh analysis of workflows for moderators, appellate moderators, and Chairs. Identify and implement process improvements. This will inform both classic arXiv and arXiv-NG. Improve communication to moderators regarding system updates, process improvement, guidelines for moderation, and recruitment. Expand documentation on roles, relationships, and workflows between moderators, appellate moderators, committees, and Chairs.
Status: in progress; specific plans in place for fall 2017 Expanded internal documentation for moderators regarding specific policies. Integrated classifier tool into the proposal system. Conducted design sessions around workflows and interfaces to inform future improvements.
Business Model, Governance, and Partnership
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Status: In progress with successful online fund raising efforts.
Create a business model for 2018-2022: This is the final year of our 5-year business plan. We have started planning for the next 5-years during 2016 and will finalize and announce the new model, including a revised tier structure.
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