1. Presentationto Deans and Heads Conference 17 th April 2009 NUI Galway

2. Outline of Presentation 1.Competitive Higher Education Environment 2.New Strategic Plan. Evidence based, performance oriented, clear goals for all 3.University Vision 4.Strategic Priorities with particular reference to Engagement, Structure and Capital Investment 5.New UMT structure 6.Restructuring of Services 7.Conclusions

3. 1. Higher Education Environment Competitive, transparent and accountable Emphasis on performance and the assessment of performance International rankings – improvement in 2007 Very difficult financial climate Rationalisation of provision across 3 rd Level ?

4. 2. The Strategic Plan Strongly evidence-based plan Performance oriented Clearly articulated targets and goals for all Cascaded through the organisation With a minimum of bureaucratic formality Maximum opportunity for colleagues to contribute 5

5. Overall Goal of the Strategic Plan TO MAINTAIN AND INDEED, ENHANCE OUR POSITION NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLYTO MAINTAIN AND INDEED, ENHANCE OUR POSITION NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

6. 3. University Vision To provide a holistic educational and cultural experience for its diverse student body Recognised nationally and internationally for innovation, excellence and leadership in selected and distinctive programmes of teaching, research and scholarship Reflecting the strengths of the University, national priorities and the strengths and needs of its region with a particular commitment to An Ghaeltacht agus Gaeilge

7. 4. Strategic Priorities Engagement Structure Capital Investment Teaching and Research An Ghaeilge Regional Development Communications Resources

8. 5. New UMT Structure Vice President for Innovation and Performance Registrar & Deputy President Executive Director of Operations VP Capital Programme Fit for purpose:

9. Old UMT Structure President Registrar & Deputy Pres VP Strategic Initiatives & External Affairs University Secretary VP Research Bursar VP Physical Resources Strategic Planning VP Student Services & HR Office of the President Internal Audit

10. New UMT Structure President VP Innovation & Performance Executive Director Operations Registrar & Deputy President VP Capital Projects BursarSecretary

11. New UMT Structure Vice President for Innovation and Performance VP Innovation & Performance* Office of the President Comms. & Public Affairs External Relations Strategy Institutional Research Quality Organisation Performance Improvement President

12. New UMT Structure Executive Director of Operations Executive Director Operations Shared Services Computer Services & MIS HR Library** Buildings & Services

13. New UMT Structure Registrar & Deputy President President Registrar & Deputy President VP Research VP Student Experience Deans Dir CELT (Teaching Excellence) an tAcadamh Dir Adult & Continuing Education Secretary Academic Affairs

14. New UMT Structure President VP Innovation & Performance* Executive Director Operations Registrar & Deputy President VP Capital Projects* Bursar Secretary VP Research VP Student Experience Deans Dir CELT (Teaching Excellence) an tAcadamh Dir Adult & Continuing Education Secretary Academic Affairs Office of the President Internal Audit Shared Services Computer Services & MIS HR Library** Buildings & Services UMT Subcommittee 1 UMT Subcommittee 2 UMT Subcommittee 3 UMT Subcommittee n Comms. & Public Affairs External Relations Strategy Institutional Research Quality Organisation Performance Improvement Legal Affairs Irish Language Regional Focus

15. 6. Restructuring of Services Development of a high-performing, effective and efficient internal support services organisationDevelopment of a high-performing, effective and efficient internal support services organisation Consolidation of a diverse range of activitiesConsolidation of a diverse range of activities Achieving process streamlining, cost reduction and enhanced valueAchieving process streamlining, cost reduction and enhanced value

16. Presentationto Deans and Heads Conference 17 th April 2009 NUI Galway