Great Foundations
| Initiatives for 2017-18 | Performance indicators/measurable outcomes To be achieved by March 2018 (unless otherwise stated) |
|---|---|
| Develop new Strategic and Academic Plans and Strategic Mandate Agreement. | Strategic and Academic Plans approved by the Board of Governors and 2017-2020 Strategic Mandate Agreement submitted to MAESD. |
| Enhance data-driven decision-making across the institution. | Integrated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data dashboard and implementation timeline developed. |
| KPI Student Satisfaction survey engagement strategy implemented, focusing on improving data collection processes, visibility and collaboration. | |
| Implement enhanced academic technology and mobile app. | On-demand academic resource streaming and lecture-capture technology implemented. |
| New features implemented in mobile app. | |
| Continue sustainable approach to facilities management and capital planning. | New multi-year capital, operational, waste management and energy management plans developed. |
| Ensure compliance with government legislation related to sexual violence and harassment, human rights and accommodations for students with mental health. | Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence policy reporting completed and compliant with legislation as it is rolled-out by the government. Ontario Human Rights Commission recommendations implemented. |
| Continue to build culture of philanthropy to support Seneca students. | $7.41 million in cash and new pledges obtained through major gifts, affinity and annual fundraising appeals. |
| Alumni engagement increased through mentorship programs, outreach, events and networking opportunities. | |
| Legacy Society launched for recognition of planned giving donors. | |
| Expand Seneca’s brand awareness and profile to support recruitment activities, benefitting enrolment, retention, reputation building and community engagement. | Outreach to direct and non-direct markets increased, including expanding visits to cover Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas, junior grades and newcomer centres. |
| Opportunities for prospective students to visit campuses increased, including enhancing campus tours, organizing activities to experience specific programs/schools and departments. | |
| Seneca’s new master brand launched. | |
| Seneca website redesigned. | |
| Evidence-based retention action plan implemented. | |
| Academic and service orientation programs enhanced and implemented. | |
| Review institutional policies and procedures to ensure strategic risks are effectively managed. | Seneca-wide policy audit completed and forward-facing online database developed. |
| Deliver enhanced and integrated resources and supports to Seneca staff and faculty. | Phase III rollout of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) modules completed. |
| Seneca-wide diversity plan executed, with training for administrators and community events held. | |
| Plans and strategies developed to address issues identified in the Employee Engagement Survey. | |
| Chair Orientation and Management Foundations programs launched. | |
| New emergency response plans launched and campus security enhancements implemented. |