Our Path
University Planning and Accountability Framework
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Institutional Planning
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Outcomes
System
Level
Results
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Economic development
Social and community
Environment enhancement
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People with critical thinking skills
Educated and skilled
workforce
Value to society
Framework
Accountability
Central government Agencies undertake research and analysis of
level measures across the sector
Strategic Plans
The University’s mission and
role in contributing to the
tertiary education sector in New Zealand
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Institutional objectives and
priorities over 10+ years.
Resource plans provide for
role and mission
Impacts
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Tertiary
Education
Strategy
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Measures Relate To:
Outputs
Plan Guidance
Minister sets out government’s
vision and priorities for tertiary
education
Three year Plan
Strategic document(s) that set »»
out plans and commitments in »»
the context of:
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environment
»» Government policy
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expressed in TES
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forecast of activities,
Student achievement
Research outputs
Contribution of academics to society
Institutional performance
commitments and associated
measure at output process and
input levels as part of the public
administration requirements of
proposed plans
Deliver high quality
qualifications
Pastoral care of students
High quality research
revenue and expenditure
Processes
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Annual Plan
Academic/operating unit plans
Annual budget and forecasts
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Inputs
Govt
Budget
OAG
Annual Audit
Advice
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Funding
Students
Infrastructure
Staff
Annual Report
Demonstrates accountability Insitutional KPIs; financial
accountability
Each university reports on the
performance of the institution in
its Annual Report compared to
the proposed outcomes described
in the Plan
Operating Unit Plans and Reports
THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Consistent with its statutory role as a New Zealand university
under section 162 of the Education Act 1989, the University
of Waikato is primarily concerned with more advanced
learning, the principal aim being to develop intellectual
independence. The University delivers research and teaching
that are closely interdependent, with most of the teaching
done by people who are active in research. The University
meets international standards of research and teaching, is a repository of knowledge and expertise and accepts a role as critic and conscience of society.
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The University of Waikato
The University plans and operates in accordance with its Charter and Vision. Its Mission, as stated in its Charter,
is ‘To combine the creation of knowledge through research,
scholarship and creative works with the dissemination of
knowledge through teaching, publication and performance’.
The University’s motto, Ko Te Tangata, symbolises our
commitment to our role under the Treaty of Waitangi. It also emphasises the role of collegiality and the
importance that we place on people.
University of Waikato Strategy 2014-2017
The University of Waikato deploys six inter-related strategic goals to support its high-level outcomes associated with its
contribution to the nation’s social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being.
The Strategy compels the University to invest in the best people for roles, the best facilities for students and staff and the best
systems in order to operate in a sustainable way. This enables the organisation to produce future-focused graduates with the skills
needed to make a difference in tomorrow’s society, and to conduct research that has the power to change the world for the better.
This forms the foundation of the Strategy with the six actions noted below.
ACTION 4: Implement a comprehensive programme of internationalisation
ACTION 2: Conduct world-leading research and develop innovative researchers
ACTION 5: Embed a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership across the University
ACTION 3: Strengthen engagement and partnership regionally and nationally
ACTION 6: Ensure sustainable practices in all aspects University activity.
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ACTION 1: Provide a relevant, future-focused curriculum and world-class student experience
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We apply the following values in all our activities and operations:
»» Partnership with Māori/Tū ngātahi me te Māori
»» Acting with integrity/Mahi pono
»» Celebrating diversity/Whakanui i ngā huarahi hou
»» Promoting creativity/Whakarewa i te hiringa i te mahara.
Standards of entrance to the University are determined and monitored by an inter-university body established under the Education Act 1989: the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (Universities New Zealand),
which also determines and monitors standards for the
quality and accreditation of the University’s qualifications.
Like all other New Zealand universities, the University of
Waikato is subject to regular and rigorous academic audit by the
New Zealand Universities Academic Audit Unit. The frameworks
for these external audits support and enhance the institution’s
own ongoing programmes of self-review and quality assurance.
Annual Report 2014
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