University of Calgary

New Initiatives and Performance Objectives

P/VP Priority

 

Desired Results

 

Key Initiatives  

 

 

 

 

Internal
Communications

 

Greater faculty and staff  awareness of major initiatives,  including capital plan

 

  • Creation of internal communications team and implementation of internal communications schedule through December 2008  

     

External Communications

 

Differentiation and identification of U of C competitive advantages   

 

  • Value Proposition

     

  • Summary of major projects/values

     

  • Signature Message

     

  • Four-year guarantee

     

  • Implement joint appointment KPIs per Budget and Business Plan

     

Downtown Campus

 

Provincial commitment to downtown space   

 

  • Evaluation of site options

     

  • Formal commitment by corporate partner of 10 per cent contribution or like amount

     

National/International Exposure

 

Leverage networks associated with major initiatives

 

BME/ISEEE/CSEE/SPP

 

 

  • Increase profile of U of C as hub of Energy and Environment-related activities nationally/internationally

     

  • Increase positioning activity: 10 per cent year-over-year with existing resources  

     

Government Relations

 

Increased engagement/funding

 

 

 

  • Appoint Edmonton-based governmental relations director    

     

  • Focus federal government relations on BME and CSEE  

     

Senate/Chancellor

 

Larger pool of Honorary Degree recipients

 

 

  • Consultations with Chancellor in preparation for transition; identify potential Chancellors 

     

  • Implement Honorary Degree strategy

     

Student Success

 

 

  • Support SU Student Leadership Conference and SU research symposium