1. Cohesive and transparent operations

2. Optimized generation and use of resources

3. Accountable, responsible, skilled, and knowledgeable Officials and Personnel

4. Strong Stakeholder Linkage and Support

5. Technology- and Future-Driven Operations

6. Effective and Good Governance

7. Responsive, effective, and efficient public services

1. Cohesive and Transparent Operations

1.1. Standardized Processes: Develop and implement clear, documented procedures for all

financial and administrative tasks. This reduces confusion and ensures consistency.

1.2. Centralized Information System: Implement a university-wide enterprise resource

planning (ERP) system to integrate financial data, human resources, and other

administrative functions. This fosters transparency and facilitates data analysis.

1.3. Regular Reporting: Establish regular reporting schedules for financial statements,

budget performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for administrative functions.

Share reports widely with stakeholders.

2. Optimized Generation and Use of Resources

2.1. Resource Allocation Model: Develop a data-driven resource allocation model that

prioritizes spending based on strategic goals and program needs.

2.1. Grant Funding Exploration: Actively seek grants and other external funding sources to

supplement university resources.

2.3. Cost-Saving Measures: Continuously analyze expenses and identify opportunities for

cost reduction without compromising quality. This could involve renegotiating contracts

with vendors or implementing energy-saving initiatives.

3. Accountable, responsible, skilled, and knowledgeable Officials and Personnel

3.1. Performance Management System: Implement a performance management system

with clear expectations and evaluation metrics for all FAD personnel.

3.2. Ethics Training: Provide regular ethics training for all FAD personnel to reinforce ethical

decision-making and compliance with regulations.

3. 3. Internal Audit: Strengthen the internal control and audit function to ensure transparent

financial management and identify areas for improvement.

3.4. Continuous Learning Programs: Provide opportunities for FAD personnel to attend

workshops, conferences, and online courses on emerging trends in finance,

administration, and future-oriented skills like data analysis.

3.5. Knowledge Sharing Sessions: Encourage knowledge sharing within the FAD by

organizing regular presentations or brown bag lunches where personnel can share their

learnings and insights on future trends.

3.6. Leaders as Champions: Ensure FAD leadership actively champions. Leaders should

set an example by demonstrating a willingness to comply wth policies and regulations,

as well as learn, adapt, and explore new possibilities.

3.7. Succession Planning: Develop a succession plan that prioritizes promoting or

recruiting future-oriented leaders within the FAD.

4. Strong Stakeholder Linkage and Support

4.1. Regular Communication: Establish regular communication channels with students,

faculty, staff, alumni, and government agencies. This could involve town hall meetings,

surveys, and online forums.

4.2. Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage stakeholders in budget planning and

decision-making processes. This fosters trust and transparency.

4.3. Partnership Building: Develop partnerships with the local community, private sector,

and other universities to share resources and expertise.

5. Technology- and Future-Driven Operations

5.1. Digital Transformation: Embrace digital technologies such as cloud computing, online

workflows, and e-procurement to enhance efficiency and accessibility of services.

5.2. Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics to track trends, identify cost-saving

opportunities, and make data-driven decisions for future planning.

5.3. Cybersecurity Measures: Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect

university data and financial systems.

4.4. Future-focused Goal Setting and Performance Monitoring: Integrate future-oriented

considerations when developing departmental and individual goals. -Encourage

personnel to think beyond immediate tasks and consider the long-term impact of their

work.

5.5. Change Management Initiatives: Implement change management strategies when

introducing new technologies or processes to help personnel adapt and embrace the

future of work.

6. Effective and Good Governance

6.1. Compliance with Regulations: Ensure strict adherence to all government regulations,

accounting standards, and university policies.

6.2. Risk Management Framework: Develop a comprehensive risk management framework

to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to financial stability and operational

continuity.

6.3. Independent Oversight: Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and

regulatory bodies to promote transparency and accountability.

6.4. Continuous Policy Review and Update: To be attained through stakeholder

engagement in policy development, use of data-driven policy decisions, providing

accessible and transparent policy communication, and by leveraging technology to

streamline policy processes.

7. Responsive, Effective, and Efficient Public Services

7.1. Customer Service Training: Provide customer service training for FAD personnel to

ensure courteous and efficient interactions with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

7.2. Streamlined Processes: Simplify procedures and eliminate unnecessary steps for

commonly requested services. This could involve online application forms or self-service

portals.

7.3. Performance Measurement: Develop and implement performance metrics for key

administrative services to track efficiency and responsiveness. Regularly monitor and

improve upon these metrics.

7.4. Institutionalizing Quality Standards. Sustain compliance with related ISO-standards.

Provide institutional support to the University to attain higher levels of accreditation,

quality rankings, among others.

7.5. Resilience in Operations. Establishment of a doable Disaster Recovery Plans/Crisis

Management Plan and its corresponding PAPs. Procurement of needed facilities and

training to empower students and personnel to effectively respond to calamities and

emergency situations.