University of Hertfordshire Strategic Plan 2007 - 2012

Vision
Our vision for 2012 is to be recognised as a new model of a university through far-reaching
engagement with business, community and international partners, shaping the future success
of our graduates operating in the global environment, and advancing the prosperity of our region.
Strategic Aim
The University is 'business-facing and business-like', deploying relevant and efficient business skills and
techniques in the leadership , management and educational activities of the University.This systemic
approach to business and to employer engagement gives the University its distinctive edge in an everchanging
Higher Education environment.
Throughout the planning period, the University's core activities will be filtered through the 'business
lens'.We define 'business' as the external economic environment - it includes employers in the public
and private sectors and those in self-employment. Our activities are guided by three key principles:
close engagement with our partners and stakeholders
flexibility, responsiveness and adaptability in all that we do
an ethical and sustainable approach to our business.
Adaptability to our changing environment is vital for our future success.As a core priority, the
University will simplify and re-align its infrastructure, processes and regulatory systems, to achieve the
necessary agility to thrive in the 21st century.This change will be underpinned by multi-disciplinary
approaches to core activities and a blurring of traditional boundaries which exist between professions,
disciplines and groupings of staff and students.
We will invest in the skills and expertise of our staff -
our core asset - to enable us to meet our strategic aims.