Strategy and Planning
Robert Gordon University has an excellent reputation for learning and research for the real world and is highly valued in its local community by students and employers alike. This is a solid foundation upon which to build for the future.
A Clear Future
Our Strategy
Robert Gordon University's strategy for the coming years was agreed in September 2007 and refreshed in 2009. It sets out six key strategic priorities for everyone working at the University and it also identifies ways of achieving them.
Our Strategic Priorities
- Student experience: Enrich the all-round experience of our students through their engagement with the University
- Teaching and learning: Enhance the quality and relevance of our taught provision
- Access for all: Increase the diversification of our student population
- Learning through life: Expand our provision of corporate programmes and life-long learning opportunities
- Research and commercialisation: Focus and concentrate our research and knowledge transfer societies
- Secure our economic and environmental sustainability
A copy of our Strategic plan is available to download: A Clear Future - A Refresh pdf (370KB)
Further information for staff is available on the Strategy and planning intranet web pages
Contact Details
At Robert Gordon University, Faculties, Schools and Support Departments are responsible for preparing their own individual plans, within the context of the University's Strategic Plan 'A Clear Future'.
The Planning Coordinator assists the Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources) and SPARG in co-ordinating and monitoring the overall Strategic Planning Process of the University.
Planning Coordinator
Room G301
The Robert Gordon University
Central Services Building
Garthdee Campus
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7FY
| Mrs Patricia Briggs | Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources) | p.briggs@rgu.ac.uk | 01224 262016 |
| Ms Shona Lister | PA to Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources) | s.lister@rgu.ac.uk | 01224 262017 |
Mrs Alison Watson | Planning Coordinator | 01224 262066 | |
| Mrs Yat Wai Sandilands | Planning Coordinator (Maternity Leave) | y.w.sandilands@rgu.ac.uk |
University Implementation Plan
The University Implementation Plan is prepared for the start of each Session and is used to drive forward key institution-level activities to assist the achievement of the University's strategic priorities.
The Plan is reviewed by the Strategic Planning and Resources Group (SPARG) throughout the Session and also forms part of progress reports, on the implementation of A Clear Future, to the Board of Governors.
The University Implementation Plan is supported by plans, prepared by Faculties, Schools and Departments, which set out how these areas are contributing to the achievement of A Clear Future.
Critical Success Factors & Key Performance Indicators
In order to achieve our strategic plan, we have assessed the factors that will be critical to our success and we have also established 6 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which will be used to assist in the monitoring of the overall performance of the University.
Our critical success factors and KPIs are presented below: