SUMMARY OF GOALS – PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENTS – JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2016
The key goals for the President and Vice-Presidents for the 2015/16 year are centered around the continued implementation
of initiatives relating to Forward with Integrity, including supporting and promoting research excellence, strengthening
graduate education and training, integrating research and community engagement into the undergraduate curriculum,
developing the University’s partnerships at the local, national and international levels, and providing support to the academic
mission via fundraising, advocacy and through flexible and integrated administrative processes. Other key initiatives focus on
encouraging informed discussion of institutional issues such as resource distribution and the broader financial context for
universities, supporting engagement and academically-informed discussion of global issues, and promoting key University
values.
NAME/POSITION
Patrick Deane, President
and Vice-Chancellor
KEY GOALS FOR 2015-2016
Further develop the academic reforms envisaged by Forward with Integrity, including
the integration of research and community engagement activities into the
undergraduate curriculum, and the development of initiatives intended to further
support and promote research excellence at McMaster, including the development of
inter-Faculty and inter-Institutional partnerships.
Continue to promote the academic, organizational, and personal values that underpin
the mission of the University, including working to encourage respectful debate and
supporting academically-informed discussion of major global issues.
Focus on strengthening the University’s reputation by continuing to position McMaster
as a major research-intensive University and a leader with regard to the thoughtful
transformation of undergraduate education, and work in collaboration with the VicePresident (University Advancement) and members of the senior team to review and
refine the McMaster brand.
Consolidate the new administrative structure for internationalization and develop a
strategic framework for international engagement, while also building upon the
University’s relationships with the local community and fostering meaningful
community-focused research, learning and service.
Maximize the integration of major projects with the values of Forward with Integrity
and encourage informed discussion about resource distribution within the University,
as well as the broader and long-term financial context for post-secondary institutions.
David Wilkinson, Provost
and Vice-President
(Academic)
John Kelton, Dean and VicePresident (Health Sciences)
Support the President in the implementation of FWI-based academic reform, including
the implementation of the University’s Strategic Mandate Agreement and the
development of new undergraduate and graduate programs as outlined in the SMA, and
maintain the focus on excellence in research and graduate education.
Develop the physical capacity of the campus to support enrolment growth through the
conversion of underutilized space and the development of plans for the proposed
Living-Learning Centre, and the development of an increased number of new online and
blended learning courses.
Enhance the recruitment and promotion of women faculty and ensure appropriate
support is available for female faculty at all stages of their careers. Ensure the provision
of increased faculty development opportunities, including orientation and support for
new faculty and training for new Chairs and Directors.
Support the implementation of initiatives intended to support and improve the student
experience, including the newly developed mental health strategy and the integration of
the Learning Portfolio into the curriculum.
Monitor and adapt the McMaster budget model to optimize its effectiveness and refine
the use of the University Fund to stimulate innovation in education and research, while
supporting the Deans in addressing structural budget issues and enabling greater fiscal
sustainability.
Advance and align the educational program offerings in the Faculty of Health Sciences
with Forward with Integrity, including the development of new program offerings,
providing increased opportunities to students to engage with existing and emerging
research priorities, and developing further professional development and continuing
education opportunities for students and faculty.
Facilitate and enhance cross-Faculty collaboration and cooperation, including
developing the partnership with the DeGroote School of Business with regard to health
leadership programming.
Maintain and build upon the Faculty’s record of excellence in research to contribute to
McMaster’s reputation as a research-intensive university. Continue to enhance capacity
and build on the Faculty’s research strengths, including developing collaborative
relationships with McMaster’s partner hospitals and establishing a commercialization
agenda.
Roger Couldrey, VicePresident (Administration)
Mary Williams, VicePresident (University
Advancement)
Further advance the community and public engagement of the Faculty through the
development of initiatives that benefit the local, provincial and national communities,
and enhance the profile of McMaster and the Faculty nationally and internationally.
Continue to work closely with the Provost and other members of the senior team to
support and sustain the McMaster budget model and ERP system and ensure that the
new system is fully integrated into Faculty processes.
Build an infrastructure of facilities, systems and policies that allows the University to
deliver on its strategic priorities in an efficient and flexible way, including the
development of Mosaic into a sustainable set of business processes, and the
simplification of administrative processes to increase flexibility and facilitate
innovation.
Build an effective administrative and ancillary leadership team to support the
University’s academic and research mission and work in consultation with
Faculties/Departments to establish appropriate benchmarks and KPIs, as well as a new
service measurement tool for use across the Administration Division.
Through continued responsible and sustainable financial management secure a solid
foundation for the University’s academic mission, while working to raise awareness of
the McMaster budget model, the process for resource distribution and the broader and
long-term financial context for post-secondary institutions.
Cultivate a positive and productive workplace through engagement initiatives, such as
Employee Engagement Survey Action Plans and discussion forums, and the launch of
employment equity and pay equity review programs.
Oversee the project management of new construction projects to ensure that they are
executed on a timely basis and within budget and continue to focus on the efficient use
of resources, including utilities expenses and energy management.
Continue to promote and advance McMaster’s standing as a major research-intensive
university, and as a leader with regard to the transformation of undergraduate
education with donors, government and alumni and, in collaboration with the President
and members of the senior team, work to review and refine the McMaster brand.
Provide support through fundraising, strategic communications, government relations
and alumni engagement to advance the University’s path of academic reform based on
the key recommendations of Forward with Integrity.
Continue to support the ongoing integration of major projects, such as the Mosaic ERP
project and the McMaster budget model, with Forward with Integrity, and support the
success of those projects through the implementation of strategic communication plans
and awareness-raising initiatives.
Continue to build a strong and collegial University Advancement leadership team,
focused on supporting the long-term success of the institution.
Support the President in promoting the academic, organizational, and personal values
that underpin the mission of the University, including supporting the reputation of the
institution though a values-based approach to issues management.