Accountability Agreements - Sample College President Business Focus Statement The business success, academic integrity, and reputation of Alpha Omega College. Operational Accountabilities I am personally accountable for: • • • • • • • •
Student success and satisfaction. Employee retention and development. Academic performance of the College. Financial health of the College. Strategic direction of the College and demonstrable achievement toward longterm strategic goals. The College’s community goals supported through stakeholder and partner relationships. Government(s) and public support for the College’s plans. Organizational divisions of the College operating cohesively.
Leadership Accountabilities I am personally accountable for: • • • •
My credibility as an intellectual and moral influence at Alpha Omega College. Being a catalyst for renewal of vision, mission, and values. The success and continuing development of my direct reports. Ceremonial and representational aspects of the President’s office.
Support Requirements I require the following support from: Board of Governors • Performance appraisal. • Advice and counsel. • Consent on strategic directions and major policies. • Advocacy for the College. • Commitment to the College and the work of the Board. College President.... (continued)
Direct Reports • • • • • • • •
Help with ceremonial and representational aspects of my work. Advice and counsel. Leadership and sound management. Performance feedback for me. Commitment to the College and your work. Positive attitude and enthusiasm. Find ways to work smarter together and reduce stress and workload. Work as a team.
Goals Governance and Administration •
Create a new division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, and hire a new vicepresident to lead the division by December.
Development of Vision, Strategies, Priorities for College • •
Obtain Board approval on program content and delivery, including new programs, services, forms of delivery by June. Achieve 70% of enrollment capacity, through early acceptances, by January 31.
Organizational Climate •
Complete Accountability Agreements for the Board by December 15.
College Expansion • •
Gain Board and Government approval of the 8-phase Campus expansion plan, and to secure government funding for the first phase ($28 m) by September 1st. Secure 190th Ave. W. Right-of-way for Campus expansion.
Funding • • •
Raise the level of operational funding for the College to $12.5 million through private sector donations and sponsorships. Secure a 15% share of education funds from the state Government. Increase endowment fund reserves by 10% over last fiscal year.
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Positive Consequences •
Renew my contract for another three years.
Evergreen Plan • •
Share Accountability Agreement with Board and obtain their input/support annually. Complete Accountability Agreements with my direct reports by end of year and review/update quarterly with team.
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