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2017/18 University Annual Plan ItemSP 2017-22 actionLead (in bold) & UMT Team Members SponsorRisk ID11Academic Strategy and the Student HubOutcomes: University level operational plan produced to deliver the academic strategy supported by strategic academic appointmentsMapping of accreditation completed across the University.Academic engagement secured to design student admin systems to support and enable flexible learning.Define and begin implementation of redesign projects to deliver on Student Hub programme vision and Virtual Hub.Caroline FennellPaul MoriartyJohn O’HalloranMartin ScallyPresidentU5124,7Teaching & LearningOutcomes:Student survey and student engagement plan preparedAdditional online learning programmes addedDigital literacy for staff and students increased through an improved methodology CPD centre developed and functionalQuercus programme fully extended to postgraduate studentsJohn O’HalloranCaroline FennellPaul MoriartyMartin ScallyPresidentU5133,8,9Student Health, Wellbeing and SportOutcomes:Safety action plan for student safety and student activities reviewed and improved The range of mental health services increased; initiatives developed to reduce harm associated with substance and alcohol misuseAdditional student accommodation providedA renewed strategy for sport developed and planning permission secured for the new Curraheen sports facilityPaul MoriartyCaroline FennellMartin ScallyPresidentU5146Cork University Business School Outcomes: Process advanced to achieve AACSB accreditationCost benefit analysis completed and site identified for the Business School BuildingSignificant additional staff recruited (including an additional 6 professorial positions) Lapps Quay (building for executive education) refurbishment advanced to enable completion by end of 2018Ursula KilkellyCaroline FennellPaul O’DonovanMark PolandPresident U5156The IMI MergerOutcomes: Key steps taken towards the successful implementation of the IMI merger Ursula KilkellyPresident 613, 14EntrepreneurshipOutcomes: Two primary objectives delivered by the Entrepreneurship Implementation Group Technology transfer processes and patenting strategy revisited and recommendations for improvement in implementation The external entrepreneur community engaged with specific initiatives at an institutional strategic levelUrsula KilkellyAnita MaguirePresident 72,10,11Research & Innovation Outcomes: Strategic academic appointments planned and made in areas of research excellence including joint appointments with research institutes Systems implemented for succession planning in key areas of research strengthResearch excellence recognised in academic appointments and promotion criteriaAssociations targeted with national agencies in areas of UCC’s research excellenceMeasures taken to drive, incentivise and reward excellence in publications, other forms of research output and citation impact in terms of ranking performanceSteps taken to systematically recognise and incentivise the research being done by studentsAt least two major research collections acquired to support humanities teaching and research Anita MaguirePresident 86, 18, 23World University RankingsOutcomes: Key rankings reviewed and an improvement plan agreed and in implementationTargets set and clear ownership of tasks identified PresidentCaroline FennellUrsula KilkellyAnita MaguireRónán ? DubhghaillJohn O HalloranPaul RossHelen WheltonChris WilliamsPresidentU6299,23Response to Brexit & International Geopolitical EventsOutcomes: Revised recruitment package developed in anticipation of intense competition for staff due to Brexit. The learning from recent senior international hires incorporated in the package (Barry O’Brien)Recruitment of talented early career researchers prioritised (especially Marie Curie fellows) (Anita Maguire)Review completed of the potential impact of Brexit on student recruitment (C. Fennell)A targeted support programme implemented for strong ERC candidates using EI, IRC, SFI supports where available. (Anita Maguire)Consideration given to a Brexit champion in each major Research Centre (Anita Maguire)Recommendations made by the RQR Implementation Group to identify how RQR data can be used to improve UCC’s research profile (Elizabeth Noonan)Barry O’BrienCaroline FennellAnita MaguireElizabeth NoonanPresidentU68105,16,18, 19Create value for our communityOutcomes: UCC’s civic and community engagement strategy launched and a central campus location identified for community engagement (R. O Dubhghaill)Quality review of Marketing & Communications completed; findings from reputational audit in implementation (R. O Dubhghaill)Integration of clinical partners and UCC advanced through the Academic Healthcare Centre; one-day conference held (H. Whelton)UCC’s Irish language commitments strengthened through the development of flexible learning initiatives and the provision of a new creative space in Dún Chíomhán (C. Williams)The Centre for Global Development advanced including the finalisation of a proposal addressing global hunger (C. Fennell)Caroline Fennell R. O DubhghaillHelen WheltonChris WilliamsPresidentU91120Decade of CentenariesOutcomes:Plan developed to maximise the exposure of the Atlas nationally and internationallyNorth America launch of the Atlas completed successfullyDigitised version of Atlas and resources provided to post-primary schoolsChris WilliamsPresident1221, 23, 24Enabling the Strategy: Staffing & EqualityOutcomes: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion unit operational In an appropriate spaceAthena Swan bronze award achieved for 3 departmentsAcademic promotion process revised and administrative promotion scheme reviewedLeadership development programmes developed for leaders in all staff categories taking the university’s values into account Barry O’BrienCaroline FennellPresidentU31317, 27, 28 Enabling the Strategy: Finance & Fundraising Outcomes: An improved student planning and capacity model identified and agreed at Council of Heads to better identify market opportunities, linked to capacity to deliver, including online and blended learning to ensure we have optimum model for delivery of financial stability. (C. Fennell) Assessment undertaken of how to meet the surge in future demand and extend use of UCC’s current physical capacity. (C. Fennell, Council of Heads) A new sectoral funding framework developed through the IUA. (President) Taskforce on alumni database integrity established; gaps closed and strategy to drastically improve database accuracy implemented The effectiveness of philanthropic fund raising increased; a major gift prospect identification process established. Skillset of Development and Alumni Relations staff reviewed and plan in implementation to close gaps.North America alumni chapters revived with the launch of the Atlas of the Irish Revolution in North AmericaPresidentDiarmuid CollinsCaroline Fennell Heads of CollegeJohn O’HalloranRob DonelsonPresidentU1, U5, U691429, 30, 31Enabling the Strategy: Capital Development & Campus Infrastructure (including IT) Outcomes: EIB projects advanced and on schedule (Mark Poland)Construction of Student Hub advanced to enable opening of the hub in 2019 (Mark Poland)Construction of the first building (Health Innovation Hub) in the Cork Science & Innovation Park commenced (Mark Poland)Planning achieved for the new sports facilities at Curaheen (Mark Poland)Campus masterplan updated including an overall space strategy for CACSSS (Mark Poland)Implementation action plan developed for UCC’s sustainability strategy (Mark Poland)Implementation of the new student administration system advanced (Caroline Fennell)Capital life cycle model developed for IT infrastructure (John FitzGerald)Lean master ‘black belt’ process improvement leader recruited to drive process efficiency (R. ? Dubhghaill, John FitzGerald)Caroline FennellJohn FitzGeraldMark PolandR.? DubhghaillPresidentU18, U591517Enabling the Strategy: Compliance Outcomes: Phase one completed and phase two commenced of Digital Records management project (Nora Geary)University Community prepared for GDPR “go live” in May 2017 (Nora Geary)A culture of Health and Safety embedded by providing training and support to enable compliance with SHWW act 2005 (Nora Geary/Functional Area heads)Nora GearyUMTS membersPresident The Role of the Project Lead:It was agreed at the UMTS workshop (10 September 2015) that the UMTS member designated as the Lead is responsible for leading the delivery of the action by working with UMTS colleagues and other UCC colleagues as appropriate to deliver the planned outcome. The Role of the Sponsor:To support the Lead by meeting regularly to ensure the progress is on track and to help resolve open issues. Also helping to ensure the expected benefits from completing the action are realised. ................
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