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UGC Management Review of CUHK |
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After months of information collection and analysis of the University's management processes, on-site visits by a review panel and interviews with administrators and teaching staff of the University, the University Grants Committee (UGC) issued a management review report in August 1999 which has many good things to say about the University. The review panel was impressed by the high standard of the documents provided for the review, the overall calibre of the staff it met and their commitment to the University, the capable leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, and the uniqueness of its collegiate system. It also commended the University on the clarity and participatory nature of its planning processes, the flexibility and transparency of its resource allocation mechanism, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its administrative units, and the widespread and effective application of information technology on campus. Apart from commendation on the University's management practices, the UGC report also contains constructive suggestions for each of the review areas: strategic direction; resource allocation; implementation of plans; roles, responsibilities, and training; service delivery; and management information and systems. The full text of the report, the University's response and the progress report are now posted on the following CUHK Websites for public viewing:
The CUHK Newsletter (Issue No. 153) also contains several feature articles highlighting the UGC's suggestions and the University's Response, and capturing the views and comments of the Vice-Chancellor and members of the senior management. Interested parties may go to the CUHK Newsletter Website (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/puo/newslter/issue/153/eugc.htm) for full details. On July 17 ,2000, UGC issued an overarching report on the management reviews of the UGC-funded institutions. For full details of the report, please go to the UGC Website (http://www.ugc.edu.hk/english/documents/imr/mr.html).
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