Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
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Strategic Plan<br />
2009-2012<br />
Resources, Systems<br />
& Infrastructure<br />
OUR AIMS<br />
WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE?<br />
CQ<strong>University</strong> will ensure that its financial, physical and<br />
information technology systems and infrastructure underpin the<br />
core business of the <strong>University</strong> of learning, teaching, research<br />
and community engagement.<br />
OUR ASPIRATIONS<br />
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?<br />
• Increase revenue and decrease costs.<br />
• Ensure an appropriate linkage between the planning and budget functions<br />
of the organisation.<br />
• Ensure management has access to the appropriate and timely information<br />
and reporting tools.<br />
• Ensure the <strong>University</strong> has a Strategic Asset Management Plan to support<br />
our strategic initiatives.<br />
• Ensure the <strong>University</strong> has an ICT Management Plan which supports<br />
our strategic initiatives.<br />
• Ensure campus development plans are in place to support the future operational<br />
and strategic needs of the university.<br />
• Ensure the <strong>University</strong> has a Financial Management Plan which supports the<br />
strategic direction of the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
• Work towards sustainable resource management and leadership in environmental<br />
outcomes from our operations.<br />
OUR DELIVERY<br />
HOW WILL WE DO IT?<br />
• Implement systems improvement to our core systems to support and underpin the<br />
<strong>University</strong>’s information management and planning needs.<br />
• Implement systems change to facilitate delivery of more cost effective<br />
financial services.<br />
• Develop the Campus Renewal Plans to align with the long term plans<br />
of the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
• Set fiscally responsible budgets.<br />
• Ensure the physical infrastructure remains compliant.<br />
• Identify and mitigate extreme risks to infrastructure.<br />
• Implement strategies to reduce resource use, improve waste management and<br />
move towards carbon neutral operational status at our Campuses.<br />
OUR QUALITY<br />
ASSURANCE<br />
HOW WILL WE KNOW THAT<br />
WE ARE DOING IT WELL?<br />
• Achievement of budget targets.<br />
• Responsibility Centre satisfaction with management information content and<br />
format that facilitates decision making, as evidenced by survey.<br />
• Council and Committee satisfaction with financial and associated reports,<br />
as evidenced by survey.<br />
• Meet targets and recommendations from State and Federal Government<br />
environment initiatives and be recognised as community leaders in responsible<br />
operational sustainability.<br />
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