The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus
Challenges, Responses and Priorities
2009-10
August 18, 2009
Overview
• The Context
– National Challenges
– Mona’s Financial Imperatives
– Mona’s Response
• Strategic Review 2008-9
• Strategic Thrust 2009-10 and beyond
Jamaica’s Problems
• High public debt level and high Debt/GPD ratio
• Persistent fiscal Deficit
• Vulnerability to external shocks
• Threat to internal stability (high crime and
unemployment)
• Poor integration of FDI flows with local economy
• low rate of economic growth
Impact of Recent International Developments
• Elimination of ¾ Bauxite and Alumina Revenues
• Reduced Remittances (approximately 20%)
• Reduced access to debt financing
• Reduction in FDI
• Reduced Fiscal Flows
• Increased interest payments
Mona’s Financial Situation
UGC Budget Submission 2009/10
INCOME (J$’000,000)
W.I. Government Contribution
Requested UGC App.
Govt. App.
6,217
5,507
5,211
W.I. Government Contribution to.
repayment of long-term loan
273
273
273
Total Government Contribution
6,490
5,780
5,484
Tuition Fees
1,695
1,695
1,695
Other Income
294
294
294
Total Income
8,480
7,770
7,201
Mona’s Response
Greater emphasis on cost containment
 Leave policy

New strategy to
address security costs
• Reduction in number of PT and 
FT Temporary staff
Improved efficiencies
through use of IT
 Teaching load analysis
 Implementing measures to
reduce utility costs
Mona’s Response
Greater effort to improve revenue generation
– Audit of full-fee-paying programmes
• To maximize revenue potential
• Expanding the BMS facilities
• Expanded School of Nursing complex
– Review of student housing
– Review of BDO projects
Greater alumni
involvement with,
and support for
students and the
Campus in general
being sought
• Including food services and e-services project
– Greater focus on accessing grants & special projects
2008-9 Initiatives Relevant to UWI Strategic Plan
• Teaching and Learning
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Audit of Fee Paying Programmes
Teaching Load Analysis
Curriculum Review
Survival Manuals
Library upgrades (opening hours, equipment, expanded holdings, etc.)
Teaching Facilities
Teaching Evaluation accessible online by students prior to registration
Portal to report on faculty attendance at classes and tutorials
New Academic Programmes
New Programmes
• Agriculture
– MSc. Agricultural Entrepreneurship
– Tropical Horticulture
• Engineering
– Electronics
– Energy
– Biomedicine
• Law
– Law and Economics, Law & Criminology, Law & History etc.
• Dentistry
• Digital Media
• Surveying
Pursuing Our Strategic Objectives
Responding to emerging needs
1
2
Agriculture
2
Animal Production
Policies
Nutraceuticals
Aquaculture
Natural Products
Crop & Animal Production
Agri-Toursim
Soil Analysis
New Technology
Geography & Geology
Postharvest Technology
Toxicology
Crop Production
Agri-Economics
Pest & Weed Control
Crop Utilization
Disease Control
Agri-Health
Marine Biology
Nutrition
Agro-Biotechnology
3
4
4
4
5
6
7
8
11
17
24
25
32
38
39
45
0
10
20
30
40
54
55
50
UWI Mona's Scholarly Outputs by Agricultural Categories for 2002-2007
(Total Outputs = 369)
60
Pursuing Our Strategic Objectives
Responding to emerging needs
Agriculture
12
Animal & Crop Utilization
8
Pest & Weed Control
7
General Agriculture
5
Agri-R&D and Policies
5
5
Food Science/Nutrition/Safety
Organic Agriculture
Agri-Training & Education
4
Fisheries & Related
4
2
2
Natural Products
Networking
1
Agro Processing
0
2
4
6
8
10
Connectedness of UWI’s research to the areas of critical
concern to the agricultural sector
12
2008-9 Initiatives (contd.)
• Graduate Studies
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Refurbished Office of Graduate Studies and Research
Changed Administrative Systems and Staffing
Review of performance of academic supervisors
Cleaning of Graduate Student Register
Review of Process of Awarding Scholarships and Bursaries
Increase in Stipends
Award of RA positions on Dorms reserved for (research) graduate
Students
o Review of award of Graduate Student Housing
2008-9 Initiatives (contd.)
• Research and Innovation
o Review and Transformation of the award of Research Fellowships and
New Initiative Grants
o Review of IDU with view to converting to a FDU?
o Strengthened Capacity for Policy Based Analysis and Research
o
o
o
o
CaPRI
SALISES
Strengthening of other centers to better respond to policy imperatives
Law Institute?
o Produced and Published Policy Relevant Research on Critical Issues
o Reinforced Role in National Innovation System
o Strengthened Linkages with International Research Community
Relevant Research, Analysis and Advice
• Policy Papers and Research on critical issues
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Fiscal and Tax Reform
Energy Policy
Crime Management and Policing
Hazard Mapping and mitigation mechanisms
Labour Market reform
Remittance Flows
Rapid Expansion in Food Production
Linkages between Agriculture, Manufacturing and Tourism
Entrepreneurship
New Sectors – Gaming, Off-shore banking, etc.
Health Care as an export sector
Stimulation of National Innovation System
• Centers of Excellence in:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Medical Sciences
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Geoinfomatics
Alternative Energy
Law?
• All are critical elements in the national innovation system
Contacts with International Research Community
•
Numerous International Conferences on every major area of national concern
•
Engagement with international community through exchanges and visits
•
Joint research projects with other research institutions in:
o
o
o
o
North America
Europe
Latin America
Africa
2008-9 Initiatives (contd.)
• Administrative Reform
o Human Resource Management
o Reimplementation of People Soft
o Refocused Appointments Committee
o Student Management Systems
o Reimplementation of Banner Student
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o
o
o
Audit of Housing Unit
Development of Strategic Plan for Management of UWI Hospital
Expansion of Institutional Research
Transformation of PRO into a Marketing and Communication Unit
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2015
Develop our People
 Develop & train staff at all levels within the
campus & expose to international best practice
 Introduce transparent succession system for
key leadership positions
 Introduce selection & orientation systems to
improve organization/employee fit
Grow the Range of Programmes
Rationalize Operations
 Optimal mix of programmes &
Services at Mona, WJC, Bahamas
 Expand portfolio of programmes
targeted at needs of country/region
 Expand research relevant to
Government & Private Sector
UWI
Mona
Regional
Leader in
Education
 Conduct research on needs of the
market
Defend Core Advantages
 Enhance quality of existing programmes
 Enhance learning environment
 Build international alliances
 Enhance customer service
Configure for Growth
 Leverage IT platforms
 Build market research capabilities
Enhance Financial Self Reliance
 Increase range of Competitively
positioned programmes and services
targeted at local & international
markets
 Increase # International Students
 Grow endowment & build long term
relationships with Alumni
 Build institutional research capacity
 Mobilize alternative sources of finance
 Enhance Risk Management skills
Mona’s Strategic Map 2009-2015
Mona’s Strategy Map
Learning & Growth
Internal Process
Consumer
Financial
Improve Value to Country and Region
Grow revenues by
focusing on new
programmes &
Services in new &
existing markets
Mona’s is known to
provide best value
programmes and services
and the Campus is an
exemplary corporate
citizen
Identify, evaluate
suitable areas for
new programmes
and implement in
cost effective
manner
Attract, develop,
reward and retain
high performing
faculty and Staff
who understand and
execute the Mona
strategy
Become
increasingly self
reliant
Highly appreciated
customer
experience
Build Mona
brand
recognition
Be constantly
aware of
environment to
inform competitive
strategy
Develop the
structure,
information
and tools that
are needed to
effectively do
our jobs
Departments &
Faculties execute
their strategy and
Deans and HOD’s
are held
accountable
Reinforce a our
campus culture
based on
frankness,
honesty,
integrity, trust
and service to
our community
Improved asset
utilization
Mona provides
convenient access to
quality programmes
and services that
meet customers
needs
Allocate
capital
effectively
Effective
governance, risk
management and
controls
Develop visionary,
entrepreneurial and
decisive leaders at all
levels who practice and
promote accountability
and people
empowerment
Thank You