Scope of Work

The Scope of Work outlines the core focus areas: governance, operational alignment, fiscal sustainability, and enterprise performance management for the Unified Student Experience Initiative. It serves as a clear guide by defining both the strategic priorities and the specific boundaries the project will encompass.

Governance

  • Governance structure design
  • Decision rights framework
  • Executive decision processes
  • Accountability systems
  • Chancellor decision package process

Operational Alignment

  • Organizational assessments
  • Operating model evaluations
  • Shared-services assessments
  • Student experience mapping
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Student service consistency standards

Fiscal Sustainability

  • Resource allocation review
  • Fiscal stabilization planning
  • Cost optimization analysis
  • Revenue enhancement opportunities
  • Financial performance monitoring

Enterprise Performance Management

  • Executive dashboards
  • Enterprise scorecards
  • Benefits realization framework
  • Risk management framework

Work out of the scope

The initiative will not directly:

  • Alter collective bargaining agreements
  • Replace existing college operational authority
  • Eliminate programs without separate governance review
  • Implement major organizational restructuring without
  • Modify the strategic plan 
  • Change board policies without board approval
  • Account for projected shortfalls in state funding