The Operational Plans

University Operational Plan

All University plans are based on the goals, strategies and targets established in the Strategic Plan.  The University Operational Plan (UOP) lists medium-term, operational planning decisions at all levels.

Information on the availability of the Operational Plan and the other plans listed below is available from the Current University Plans and Performance Reports page.

The UOP highlights how the Strategic Plan will be put into effect by outlining the major operational activities for each of the Strategic Plan’s strategies for the next three years.  It has a shorter and more immediate focus than the Strategic Plan and is reviewed and revised annually.

It identifies the key performance objectives, targets and major operational plans for the core of our business: Research and Research Training, Education, and Services and Resources. 

It is organised as three chapters with each chapter also used as a stand-alone plan for that area:

The University Education Plan;
The University Research and Research Training Plan; and
The University Services and Resources Plan.

It also highlights the major priorities of the Divisions and Faculties for the next three years, determined during the annual planning and budget process.

The University Operational Plan is reviewed by the University Planning and Budgeting Committee and approved by the Vice-Chancellor’s Committee.

The Faculty Business Plans

Faculty Business Plans describe how their areas will contribute to meeting the Strategic Plan’s goals and key performance objectives, by addressing their specific plans for meeting growth targets, enhancing quality and service, and doing so in an efficient and sustainable manner.

They are three year plans that are revised and rolled forward annually. They are developed in response to the objectives established in the University Strategic Plan and help shape the annual budget process.

It is the responsibility of the Executive Deans to ensure that the Faculty Business Plans encapsulate the individual plans and contributions that will be made by their respective Schools.

Faculty Executive Deans are responsible for developing their Business Plans in line with the requirements of the planning and budget cycle and these plans are approved by the University Planning and Budgeting Committee.

The Faculty Business Plans are reviewed and approved by the University Planning and Budgeting Committee.

The Divisional Business Plans

Divisional Business Plans describe how their branches will contribute to meeting the Strategic Plan’s goals by supporting Faculty growth targets, the enhancement of quality, service, and the efficiency of all University operations.

They are three year plans that are revised and rolled forward annually. They are developed in response to the objectives established in the University Strategic Plan and help shape the annual budget process.

It is the responsibility of the three Divisional Executive Managers: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President (Services and Resources) to ensure that the Divisional Business Plans encapsulate the individual plans and contributions that will be made by their respective Branches.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellors’ and Vice-President are responsible for developing their Business Plans in line with the requirements of the planning and budget cycle and these plans are approved by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the University Planning and Budgeting Committee.

The Divisional Business Plans are reviewed and approved by the University Planning and Budgeting Committee.