Higher education

Review of funding methodology through an analysis of international funding systems, for the Hong Kong University Grants Committee.

Development of a suitable, effective and efficient governance structure and systems for a Faculty.

Market analysis of university offerings in the allied health fields and their potential value to the University's academic profile.

Investigation of the ongoing challenge for government to ensure effective means for VET students to meet their education and training needs through progress from VET qualification to VET qualification and, where desired, into higher education qualifications with appropriate credit.

Throughout 2008, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) engaged David Phillips and Bruce Chapman of PhillipsKPA to provide advice to the Higher education review panel, which was chaired by Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley.

Assisting the University in reform and the change management process to improve the operation, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of academic, administrative and service processes.

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.

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.

A strategic review of teaching and learning with the objective of making an immediate and sustained impact on the learning quality of student learning outcomes. This review was done in association with a member of the UK Higher Education Academy.