Mission
WHAT WE DO · THE REASON A DIVISION, UNIT OR DEPARTMENT EXISTS · A MISSION IS SOMETIMES ENCAPSULATED IN A MOTTO OR SHORT SLOGAN We align ourselves with the University's Mission
B & F Mission (Developed through BF Mission/Values focus groups) We partner with the University community to provide the technical, financial, physical, information and human resource infrastructure essential to being a great public university of the world.
We Make Blue Go. (We give credit to Tim Kennedy from Plant Operations for coming up with the idea initially.) |
Vision
INSPIRING · OUR ASPIRATIONS · WHAT WE WILL DO TO SERVE THE ORGANIZATION · OUR LEADERSHIP LEGACY B & F Vision
We will become a high-performance organization by: - Being known for our deep expertise (both technical and business)
- Demonstrating (via assessment and service) our understanding of the University's businesses
- Serving as fiduciaries of the University assets (physical, financial, human, information and technology assets)
We align ourselves with the President's Vision.
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Values
BELIEFS, ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES & STANDARDS · GUIDANCE FOR DECISION MAKING · CONSISTENCY AND ALIGNMENT BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS IS VITAL B & F Values link to detail - Respect and Diversity
- Ethics and Integrity
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Professional Growth and Development
- Quality and Customer Service
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Community
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Goals
MEASURABLE · IMPLY PRIORITIES · BROADLY ENCOMPASSING · SCORECARD· DRIVE INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS · RESULTS ON MEASURES TRACKED YEAR TO YEAR | Link here for goals and key initiative detail
B & F Goals
- Become the University's PROVIDER of CHOICE for the UM services we offer.
- Become the EMPLOYER of CHOICE for high performing staff members and teams.
- Demonstrate BEST IN CLASS leadership in managing University resources, with respect to quality, cost, service and long term impact for the University.
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FY08 - 9 Key Initiatives
REFLECTIONS OF THE STRATEGIES · MOST STRATEGIC FOR BF TO BE SUCCESSFUL OVERALL (IN ADDITION TO OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES) · NEED EVERYONE'S SUPPORT · SIGNIFICANT CHANGE FOR USERS OR BROAD IMPACT ON THE UNIVERSITY B&F 9 Key Initiatives for FY08
The strategic framework for Business & Finance was developed and discussed with the Business & Finance group during the Fall of 2004.
- Develop leading practices in the recruitment, retention and development of outstanding faculty and staff.
- Integrate the benefits and wellness strategies to assure effective stewardship of university resources and support the well-being of the UM community.
- Strengthen internal controls and improve the financial management of Employment, Procurement and Cash Handling.
- Implement Business Intelligence Strategic recommendations that were agreed upon by the schools and colleges, Health System, and administrative units.
- Implement the Information Technology Security Program.
- Design and implement Enterprise Wide systems (E-research and Development).
- Support the Provost’s Space Utilization Project.
- Implement Major Capital Projects (Residential Life Initiative, Children and Women’s, Stadium).
- Begin six point Environmental and Energy Initiative.
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