Induction
UL & HR Division Overview
4 September 2012
Mission
“To be a distinctive, pioneering
and connected university that
shapes the future through
educating and empowering people
to meet the real challenges of
tomorrow”
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Strategic Plan 2011–15
Goal 1
Provide an outstanding and distinctive
experience for our students
Goal 2
Further enhance our research profile
Goal 3
Sharpen our international focus
Goal 4
Be renowned for of our contribution to the
economic, educational, social and cultural life of
Ireland/Shannon region
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The University of Limerick
Established in 1972 (NIHE).
Awarded University status in 1989.
11,000 Students & 1,400 staff.
Situated on 133 hectares.
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Staff Numbers
Academic
Support
Research
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498
516
414
1428
The University Governance
• The University of Limerick - The
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Universities Act 1997.
Overall authority- Governing Authority
of UL.
The Governing Authority - 35 member
body
Executive Committee
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President - Professor Don Barry
VPA&R - Professor Paul McCutcheon
Executive Deans
Vice President Research – Dr Mary Shire
Director, Finance – Mr John Field
Director, Human Resources – Mr Tommy Foy
Faculty Structure
Education & Health Sciences
Dean – Professor Mary O’Sullivan
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Dean – Professor Tom Lodge
Science & Engineering
Dean – Professor Kieran Hodnett
Kemmy Business School
Dean – Dr Philip O’Regan
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HR Mission
To contribute to the achievement of the
University’s mission through progressive policies
and customer focused services which ensure that
staff are enabled to achieve their full potential
and enhance the performance of the
organisation
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Human Resources Division
HR Objectives
• Ensure effective recruitment policies,
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planning and practices
Foster a culture of lifelong learning
Promote an organisational culture in
which people are valued and motivated.
Recognise the diversity of our staff
Promote equality of opportunity
HR Division Services
 Recruitment
 Compensation and Benefits
 Employee Relations
 Training and Development
 Pensions
 Human Resources Information System
 Research
 Health & Safety
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HR Policies & Procedures
http://www.ul.ie/hr/hr-policies-procedures-and-formsz