Item B3, Board of Governors, Jun 23/2005

Accountability Matrix, Century Plan, June 2005

Note: *** denotes a subjective evaluation of the items with broadest institution-wide impact

1. Objective: Student Focus

Actions Admin Responsibility Expected completion date
1.1 Enhance Accessible Learning to keep Director, Accessible Learning Ongoing, assess progress April 2006
up with demand
- extend hours of AL service and
walk-in time
- educate local psychologists and
psychometrists to AL services and
supported accommodations
- develop new AL database and
faculty handbook
- secure additional AL positions
(Transcription Technologist,
Learning Consultant)
- enhance accessible learning at Director, Brantford Student Services
Brantford (advised by Director, Accessible Learning)
1.2 Launch new Student Athlete Director, Athletics and Recreation Ongoing, assess April 2006
Development Program, commencing with
First Year Success program
1.3 Increase development efforts with new Same Ongoing, assess April 2006
Associate Director Advancement, Athletics
and Recreation
1.4 Work on Phase One of facility Director, Co-op Education and Career Complete Phase I December 2005
renovation at 232 Regina (start with Services
basement)
1.5 Develop MyLaurier site to promote Dean of Students/various Ongoing, assess April 2006
counseling services, health education, Directors/Managers

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academic success through interactive
videos
1.6 Develop Co-Curricular Record
marketing plan
1.7 Offer Leading Through
Communication Certificate program in fall
and winter; encourage faculty
participation; secure student intern
1.8 Explore developing a multi-faith centre
1.9 Reduce One Card transaction fee to 4%
1.10 Expand opportunities for student
conference travel, academic-related
activities in Arts
1.11 Develop graduate student orientation
1.12 Develop plan for recreation programs
for Brantford campus
1.13 Implementation of degree
simplification (calendar material etc.)***
2. Objective: Transition to a more comprehensive university
Actions
2.1 Support graduate programs new this
year
(MSc Financial Math; PhD Business)
2.2 Track approval of new programs (MSc
Kinesiology; MIPP; MSW aboriginal
stream)
2.3 Develop (approximately) two new
Co-ordinator, Student Leadership
Same
Multi-faith Team
Manager, Laurier One Card
Dean of Arts/Arts Council
Dean of Students/Associate Dean of
Graduate Studies
Director of Brantford Student Services,
advice from Dir. Athletics & Recreation
Registrar
Admin Responsibility
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies;
Faculties
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies;
Faculties
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies;
Ongoing, assess April 2006
First session ends December 2005; Second
session ends April 2006
Ongoing, assess April 2006
April 2006
Decisions on first initiatives November
2005, first disbursements January 2006
Prototype September 2005
Plan complete April 2006
March 2006 (for paper calendar)
Expected completion date
Ongoing, assess April 2006
MSc Kinesiology: complete Sept 2005
MIPP: December 2005
MSW: April 2006
Submitted by May Senate meeting 2006
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Masters programs; work on Chemistry
joining existing Waterloo/Guelph
consortium
2.4 Develop MFA option for MABE and
MSc Financial Mathematics
2.5 Continue to develop graduate funding
model
2.6 Work on graduate enrolment
management
2.7 Further develop graduate
professionalization programs
2.8 Search for Interim Dean of Graduate
Studies for 06/07
2.9 Consider hiring Manager of Graduate
Studies
2.10 Develop new undergraduate
programs:
- Honours Economics and Public
Policy
- Honours Physics (includes
Photonics as a stream) and
Combined Honours Physics
2.11 Consider new undergraduate
programs e.g. Sports Management
2.12 Continue to work on proposal for a
Faculty of Education ***
2.13 Develop new articulation agreements
- Human Resources (/Organization
Leadership)
- Journalism
Faculties of Arts, and Science
Associate Dean, School of Business and
Economics
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
VP: Academic
Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and
Research/Associate Dean Grad Studies
- Dean of School of Business and
Economics
- Dean of Science
Relevant Deans
VP: Academic
Dean of Brantford
Submitted by May Senate meeting 2006
Ongoing, assess April 2006
Ongoing, assess April 2006
Ongoing, assess April 2006
Appointment made by end-April 2006
Make decision by end-December 2005
Submit to Senate Academic Planning
Committee by December 2005 (to get into
paper version of Undergraduate Calendar
for 2006/07)
Aim for December 2005 Senate Academic
Planning Committee
Ongoing (aim for response from Ministry
for September 2005)
Report progress April 2006
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- Others as appropriate
3. Objective: Transition to a more research-intensive university
Actions
3.1 Bring forward 3 new SBE research
centres through approval process
3.2 Define and constitute search committee
for Associate VP: Research, and undertake
search ***
3.3 Undertake 2 more CRC nominations,
and one CRC possible renewal
3.4 Bring forward research centres in
Social Work and Science through approval
process
4. Objective: Internationalization
Actions
4.1 Set up international steering
committee; provide direction on
international strategy
4.2 Develop and implement plan for out-
of-province and international recruitment,
addressing 5% goal for international
students ***
4.3 Hire staff Director of Laurier
International
4.4 Customize orientations for visa
Admin Responsibility Expected completion date
Dean of SBE December 2005 (to Senate Academic
Planning Committee)
VP: Academic Define and constitute: end-Sept 2005;
appointment by end-April 2006
Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Renewal and one nomination proposal
Research submitted: Dec 2005; second appointment:
submitted: April 2006
Deans of Social Work and Science December 2005 (to Senate Academic
Planning Committee)
Admin Responsibility Expected completion date
VP: Academic Set up Sept 2005; to meet twice before
April 2006
Manager, Liaison Services April 2006
VP: Academic To start as soon as possible, ideally by
mid-August 2005
Director, Laurier International (with Dean Aim for prototype for fall 2005 orientation
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students, exchange students, and grad
students
4.5 Work on orientation and field study
manual for students undertaking research
or work placements abroad
4.6 Consider developing more field
courses abroad
4.7 Develop and provide new workshops
on overseas opportunities
4.8 Increase awareness among guidance
counselors and prospective students of
more diverse curriculum offerings at grad
and undergrad level
5. Objective: Achieving excellence in teaching and learning
Actions
5.1 Publicize new Office of Teaching
Support
5.2 Appoint new Central Academic
Advisor
5.3 Develop, publicize Learning Support
Services
5.4 Complete transition to 2nd floor
Information Commons ***
5.5 Complete set-up of Writing Centre and
Central Academic Advisor in Library ***
5.6 Plan for information commons in new
of Students, Associate Dean Grad Studies)
Director of Laurier International
Director of Laurier International with
others (Co-ordinator, Global Studies;
Associate Dean, SBE, Deans)
Director of Laurier International
Manager: Liaison Services
Admin Responsibility
Director, Teaching Support
VP: Academic/Executive Director,
Academic Projects
Central Academic Advisor/Executive
Director Academic Projects/Dean of
Students
University Librarian
Co-ordinator, Writing Centre; Central
Academic Advisor
University Librarian/Dean of Brantford
Ongoing: assess April 2006
Ongoing: assess April 2006
Ongoing: assess April 2006
Ongoing: assess April 2006
Expected completion date
Ongoing, assess April 2006
To start preferably August 2005
Ongoing, assess April 2006
Complete September 2005
Complete September 2005
Plan complete April 2006
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library space at Brantford
5.7 Extend academic integrity workshops Dean of Students September 2005
to all first year students at orientation
5.8 Arrange for academic advising by all Manager, Liaison Services July 2005
large Faculties at Discover Laurier
5.9 Complete on-line adds and drops, Registrar Ready for September 2005
undergraduates ***
5.10 Initiate on-line registration, graduate Registrar Ready for September 2006
students
5.11 Work with OUAC on online Associate Dean of Graduate Studies In place September 2006 for 06/07
application, graduate students applications
5.12 Beta-test Luminis software interface Executive Director ITS/Director, Teaching May 2006
between Banner and WebCT *** Support
5.13 Increase proportion of grades Registrar Ongoing, assess April 2006
submitted electronically
5.14 Follow-up on degree simplification Registrar Ongoing, assess April 2006
(educate advisors and students, update
Calendar copy)
5.15 Nominate one faculty member for 3- Director, Office of Teaching Support February 2006
M and one for OCUFA teaching awards
5.16 Establish new system academic Dean, Brantford Campus September 2005
advising Brantford (Contemporary Studies,
Criminology)

6. Using resources and processes to meet Century Plan goals: space

Actions Administrative Responsibility Expected completion date

6.1 Cost out detailed plan of Aird AVP: Physical Resources; September 2005
renovations; develop sequence *** Executive Director, Academic Projects
6.2 Complete first report on DAWB AVP: Physical Resources First report: June 2005

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renovations: undertake feasibility study
and costing ***
6.3 Develop plan for alternative location
for displaced activities ***
6.4 Develop and cost plans for Phase I, 232
King renovation (Careers and Co-op)
6.5 Complete moves of Science from 232
King to Northdale; implement security
recommendations
6.6 Complete moves of Arts to 202 Regina
(approx 20+ offices)
6.7 Develop green space plans; prepare to
implement King St project summer ‘06***
6.8 Undertake minor cleanup of 165
Albert, for occupancy fall 2006 by
ACUNS, MIPP and Centre for Global
Governance & Policy
6.9 Complete relocations within library
and construction of Learning Services
space
6.10 Complete Student Services building,
Brantford, and move in services
6.11 Continue space expansion, Brantford
(offices, classroom, residence)
7. Working with people to meet Plan goals
Actions
7.1 Continue/complete HR reviews of
managerial group
Feasibility study and costing: December
‘05
Executive Director, Academic Projects Detailed plan and sequence December
(many others involved) 2005
AVP: Physical Resources (with Dean of December 2005
Students)
AVP: Physical Resources; Exec Director, Finish end-Aug 2005
Academic Projects, Dean of Science
AVP: Physical Resources; Dean of Arts Finish end-Aug 2005
VP: Advancement Plans completed April 2006
AVP: Physical Resources; Executive April 2006
Director, Academic Projects (re moves)
AVP: Physical Resources; Executive September 2005
Director, Academic Projects (re LS
moves); University Librarian
Director, Student Services, Brantford, October 2005
Dean, Brantford
President; Dean of Brantford campus Ongoing, assess April 2006
Administrative Responsibility Expected completion date
AVP: Human Resources (when appointed) Reviews were pending completion of pay
equity; December 2005, subject to AVP
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7.2 Develop HR programming for staff, to
include training, secondment opportunities
***
7.3 Develop an alumni contact policy
appropriate for use throughout university
Develop a benchmark matrix to measure
effectiveness of alumni programming
Work with WLUAA to increase affinity
participation to 10% (currently 6100
participate)
Conduct benchmark research on
perceptions of Laurier internally/externally
on primarily undergrad vs comprehensive
Introduce biannual research publication
8. Mobilizing financial resources to meet Plan goals
Actions
8.1 Oversee appropriate financial policies
to maintain bond rating ***
8.2 Implement recommendations of
financial governance task force
8.3 Ensure that cross-teaching for UW is
paid at more appropriate rate
8.4 Develop revised University Gift
Acceptance Policy and guidelines
8.5 Plan/implement revised University
Stewardship Policy and process
8.6 Establish campaign steering group
having been appointed
AVP: Human Resources (when appointed) April 2006 (subject to timely appointment
of AVP)
Director, Alumni Relations December 2005
Director, Alumni Relations April 2006
Director, Alumni Relations July 2006
Director, Public Affairs March 2006
Director, Public Affairs February 2006
Administrative Responsibility Expected completion date
VP: Finance and Admin Ongoing, assess April 2006
VP: Finance and Admin Ongoing, assess April 2006
AVP: Financial Resources/Dean SBE Complete negotiations June 2005;
ongoing, assess April 2006
AVP, University Development/VP June 2005
University Advancement
AVP, University Development/VP August 2005
University Advancement
AVP, University Development/VP September 2005
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(internal), advisory committee (external)
8.7 Plan/implement campaign
communications plan
8.8 Meet annual fundraising targets***
Annual Fund: $850,000; Major Gift $4.3m
University Advancement
AVP, University Development/Director,
Public Affairs
AVP, University Development/VP
University Advancement
Phase 1: October 2005
Phase 2: November 2005
December 2005

9. Using IT to achieve Plan goals

Actions Administrative Responsibility Expected completion date

9.1 Banner Upgrade*** Director, ITS October 2005
9.2 Implement Cater-Tracks software Manager, Food Services April 2006
9.3 Plan for/implement: AVP: Financial Resources Ongoing, assess April 2006
- on-line approval of purchases
- direct deposit of student paychecks
- obtaining supplier purchase data
on-line
- automated tracking for ingoing and
outgoing shipments
- on-line purchase orders

10. Using appropriate governance to achieve Plan goals

Actions Administrative Responsibility Expected completion date

10.1 Determine appropriate status for
Laurier Brantford***
10.2 Revive UITAC (University
Information Technology Advisory
Committee)
Dean of Brantford/President June 2006
Executive Director ITS/VP: Finance and First meeting September 2005 or before
Admin

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10.3 Establish Learning Services User Central Academic Advisor Meet at least once before December 2005
Council
10.4 Establish Teaching Support User Director, Office of Teaching Support Meet at least once before December 2005
Council
10.5 Review students/staff representation University Secretary Ongoing, assess April 2006
on Faculty Councils and Divisional
Faculty Councils
10.6 Rationalize reporting of equity University Secretary Ongoing, assess April 2006
officers/colleagues

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