CAUBO – Public Accountability
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CAUBO – Public Accountability
Public AccountabilityMeasuring Our Performance
CAUBO – Public Accountability
Queen’s experience1995 score - 9Ranked #42/45 Canadian universities2004 score - 91Ranked #1, with significant
improvement by many Canadian universities
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Queen’s areas of improvementStatement of ObjectivesSummary FactsFinancial ReviewGraduates/Destination of GradsStudent/faculty ratiosBudget InformationDepreciationStatement of Cash Flows
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Process for improvement Users needs
Board, students, faculty, staff, government, donors, WLU
Chair of Audit Committee, Chair of Finance Committee
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Looking forwardSuccess of reporting improvementsNext steps for Queen’sAccountability and Funding
Agreements
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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
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Who benefits from improved general accountability?
Possible alternative: greater focus on specific accountability relationshipsBoardDonorsProspective studentsStudents/Faculty/Staff