Examples of recent projects:
Financial diagnostics, resourcing models & strategic planning
Strategic analysis for an incoming Vice-Chancellor
A Victorian University
Strategic analysis of the University commissioned by the new Vice-Chancellor covering most of the major academic and administrative activities of the University.
Review of the finance division structure
A Victorian University
Review of the structure of the finance division at the University.
Best practice student service delivery
A Go8 University
Providing the University with best practice examples to inform an optimal model of student service delivery.
Review of governance
A Go8 University
Review of the governance structure of the University's student union.
Due diligence
A large dual sector Victorian University
A due diligence stock-take across the major academic and administrative activities of the University commissioned by the incoming Vice-Chancellor.
Submission to the base funding review
Australian Council of Deans of Education
A costing exercise to compare the costs of teacher education to current funding levels and to assess any inequity in funding relative to clinical psychology.
Financial sustainability of offshore programs
A large dual sector University
Assessment of the profit margins for selected higher education, TAFE, and English Language programs and development of recommended target margins for programs taught offshore.
University funding methodology
An international university grants commitee
Review of funding methodology through an analysis of international funding systems.
Financial management strategy
A Victorian University
Development of a new financial management framework and budget process, including a revised financial forecasting methodology and the implementation of a new budget model to provide greater transparency in the assignment of revenues and attribution of costs across the University.
Administrative and academic review: planning and budget diagnostic
A Victorian University
A comprehensive review which analysed planning and budget processes and accountabilities. The University's processes were benchmarked against best practice in comparable universities in the higher education sector and relevant industry practices.