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This report details the ongoing efforts at Queen's University to enhance public accountability and performance measurement. From a low score of 9 in 1995, Queen's achieved a significant improvement to a score of 91 by 2004, ranking #1 among Canadian universities. Areas of focus include financial reviews, graduate destinations, faculty ratios, and strategic planning. Additionally, the report outlines the importance of a robust accountability framework, user needs, and the roles of the Board and stakeholders. Future steps will ensure continued success in accountability and funding agreements.
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CAUBO – Public Accountability Public Accountability Measuring Our Performance
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Queen’s experience • 1995 score - 9 • Ranked #42/45 Canadian universities • 2004 score - 91 • Ranked #1, with significant improvement by many Canadian universities
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Queen’s areas of improvement • Statement of Objectives • Summary Facts • Financial Review • Graduates/Destination of Grads • Student/faculty ratios • Budget Information • Depreciation • Statement of Cash Flows
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Process for improvement • Users needs • Board, students, faculty, staff, government, donors, WLU • Chair of Audit Committee, Chair of Finance Committee
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Looking forward • Success of reporting improvements • Next steps for Queen’s • Accountability and Funding Agreements
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Need for Accountability Framework • Broadhurst Report (Ontario 1993) • Focus on Boards – essence of accountability is establishment of policies and effective monitoring of results • Recommendations include: • Selection, training, evaluation or board members • Setting mission, strategic/business planning • Monitor and publish results of academic and other reviews
CAUBO – Public Accountability • Who benefits from improved general accountability? • Possible alternative: greater focus on specific accountability relationships • Board • Donors • Prospective students • Students/Faculty/Staff