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Advisory Groups to the Vice-Chancellor

The University Leadership Group (ULG)

The University Leadership Group (ULG) meets on a regular basis to update leaders across the university on important institutional matters and provide advice to the Vice-Chancellor and the senior leadership group. ULG is not constituted as a formal committee of the Academic Senate or University Council, it is established as an advisory group that may consider strategic and risk matters, policies and other matters of high importance, some of which may then be progressed to Senate, the University Executive, and/or Council or its committees as appropriate.

The main purpose of the ULG is to:

  • Consider matters that refine and focus the strategic direction of UOW and prioritise operational decisions according to this framework.
  • Review any significant emerging risks and/or issues.
  • Consider and provide advice on emerging business activities and ensure these are appropriately endorsed by the relevant executive sponsor.
  • Act as a conduit of information and provide a forum for open discussion and mutual support.

The University Leadership Group is comprised of the following:

  • Vice-Chancellor and President (Chair)
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents
  • Executive Deans
  • Pro Vice-Chancellors
  • Portfolio Directors
  • Associate Deans
  • Faculty Executive Managers
  • Heads of School
  • CEO of UOW Global Enterprises
  • CEO of UOW Pulse

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Terms of reference

The purpose of the University of Wollongong’s Financial Performance Review Group (FPRG) is to meet with major budget holders and review financial performance and progress towards strategic targets. FPRG is not a formally constituted committee of Council or Senate, it is advisory to the Vice-Chancellor.

FPRG shall be responsible for:

  1. Meeting regularly with each Faculty Executive Dean and other major budget holders;
  2. Receiving advice from Executive Deans and Senior Executive budget holders on financial performance and achievement of targets for the Faculty, Division or Unit;
  3. Review and assessment of Faculty/Division/Unit performance in comparison to financial and non-financial operational targets;
  4. Consideration of forecast operating results and actions necessary to achieve budget compliance;
  5. Consideration of proposals for variation to financial and non-financial targets including assessment of resource impacts associated with such proposals;
  6. Consideration of opportunities for enhanced financial and strategic outcomes.

Periodically throughout each year, FPRG may consider: 

  1. Proposed additions, deletions or other significant amendments to the academic programs of each Faculty and any cross-disciplinary opportunities across various faculties;
  2. Confirmation of enrolment plans and anticipated student load having regard to re-enrolments and retention rates;
  3. Tuition fees, scholarships and bursary settings to support the student recruitment and retention objectives of the University and having regard to prevailing conditions in key markets of the University.

Membership

FPRG membership shall consist of:

  • Vice-Chancellor
  • Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation, Enterprise and External Relations)
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Life)
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Sustainable Futures)
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Assurance)
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Deans of Faculties

Executive Officer: Director Financial Operations.

Meeting frequency

The Group will meet 4 times a year.

The Chief Operating Officer and Director Financial Operations will conduct individual deep dive meetings with each portfolio and Faculty 6 times a year to inform FPRG discussions.

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Purpose

To provide strategic oversight of rankings and reputation performance and uplift strategies, and ensure alignment with UOW’s Vision 2035 and Strategic Plan 2030.

Terms of Reference

Reputation is a key enabler for UOW’s vision to be recognised as a top 100 university, empowering student success, delivering world-leading teaching and research, and driving local and global impact.

Global rankings performance is key component of UOW’s reputation within the higher education sector and a crucial factor in attracting staff, students, partners and opportunities.

The UOW Global Reputation Advisory Group provides strategic oversight of rankings and reputation performance, tactics to uplift reputation, and advice to the University Executive Board regarding all aspects of reputational and institutional rankings positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Consider, oversee and approve reputational uplift strategies for the institution.
  • Ensure alignment between optimisation of rankings and strategic direction for the institution.
  • Provide advice on factors that interact and contribute to institutional reputation and international rankings performance.
  • Provide advice on institutional risks and future opportunities regarding reputation and international rankings.
  • Recommend and implement engagement strategies for UOW academics.

Co-Chairs

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Growth and Global) / Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) 

Membership

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Growth and Global) – Co-Chair
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) – Co-Chair
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
  • President UOW Dubai
  • CEO Asia
  • Faculty of ASB representative
  • Faculty of EIS representative
  • Faculty of SMAH representative
  • Dean, Global Academic Affairs (UOWGE)
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
  • Associate Director, Advancement
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement
  • Director, Research Services
  • Associate Director, Institutional Research and Government Reporting

Attendees

  • Representative of ranking submissions (IRGR)
  • Strategy Coordinator

Reporting

Updates provided to UEB and the Vice-Chancellor as required.

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