2007 Annual report (PDF 8.1 Mb) - University of Melbourne

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Performance Against
2007 Targets
Ensure employment policies and procedures reflect the goals of Growing Esteem
Academic promotions criteria and reward, recognition and retention policies for professional staff were revised to reflect
the Growing Esteem Strategy. Change management support was incorporated into all leadership programs. Strategies were
implemented to improve performance of non-research active academic staff. A workforce planning framework was developed
in partnership with the faculty business planning process. Promotion of equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace
has continued in particular through faculty Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace networks, the Staff Equity and
Diversity Committee and development of a University-wide Staff Equity and Diversity Plan. The University received an
Employer of Choice for Women Award for 2007/8.
Achieve a strong marketing profile and communicate effectively
with stakeholders, particularly in relation to the Melbourne Model
The University’s marketing and communications profile was redeveloped to include new digital media, renewed print
publications and an innovative DreamLarge marketing campaign to promote the Melbourne Model. New digital media included:
Melbourne Up Close podcasts, Visions, Melbourne Voice, Research Review, and key public lectures. Successful major events
included: Melbourne Model Launch, Open Day, Postgraduate Expo, Graduate Schools Launch, and Town and Gown Dinner. The
University made significant advances in consistent branding.
Ensure that physical infrastructure is in place which supports Growing Esteem
The Parkville masterplan, designed to ensure that physical infrastructure supports Growing Esteem, is on track for completion
by July 2008. A new Economics and Commerce building is under construction. The first learning precinct is under construction.
Plans to improve research infrastructure were completed or are progressing for: Education; Arts; Science; Architecture, Building
and Planning; and Land and Food Resources. Additional space was leased for a number of groups including research laboratories
for Engineering and space for ANZSOG, the Martin Institute, the Confucius Institute and the Islamic Studies Centre.
Diversify funding sources and increase funds raised through advancement activities
A significant increase in fundraising activity across the University occurred during 2007, giuded by the Advancement Office,
which regularly engaged leading international advancement specialists to run training sessions. A new Future Generation
Scholarships Trust achieved donations of over $220,000. Results from the Annual Appeal continued to grow, both in terms of
number of donors and amount raised. Membership of the Chancellor’s Circle grew by 250 per cent to 730.The University Fund
raised $744,728 (13 per cent more than last year).The Baker Foundation announced $2.5 million to endow a Chair in Physical
Biosciences. The University published the inaugural Report to Our Donors and commenced planning a Campaign for Melbourne,
designed to raise funds from private sources.
Left: Students on the South Lawn enjoy the wireless internet now available across the entire Parkville campus.
“the new student-centric melbourne
student services model
RADICALLY changes the delivery of
student support services.”
Mr Ian Marshman
Senior Vice-Principal
The University of Melbourne Annual Report 2007 57