Reviews

Building better HR performance measures for Australian universities

University human resources teams are being asked to do far more than process contracts and answer payroll queries. They support workforce planning, industrial…

Assessing the financial viability of new university academic programs

Launching a new academic program is a strategic investment rather than a simple enrolment exercise. A credible assessment must connect student demand, pricing,…

Building a Fair Cost Allocation Plan for Shared Research Facilities

Shared research core facilities give universities access to specialist instruments, technical expertise, laboratories and data services that would be…

Managing the budget impact of university energy performance contracts

Energy performance contracts can help universities modernise ageing buildings, lower utility consumption, and advance emissions targets without paying the full…

Aligning Campus Condition Data With Deferred Maintenance Budgets

A campus Facility Conditions Index (FCI) can turn an intimidating maintenance backlog into a clearer financial and operational picture. When calculated…

How business officers shape university self-insurance retention

University business officers hold a pivotal position when an institution decides how much risk to absorb and how much to transfer. Self-insurance retention —…

Designing Internal Service Fund Rates for Central IT and Admin

Internal service funds operate as the financial plumbing of a university, quietly routing the cost of shared services from the units that supply them to the…

Rolling Forecasts for Changing University Enrolments

University finance teams operate in an environment where enrolment demand can shift faster than the annual budget cycle. A change in domestic applications,…

Building Debt Affordability Frameworks for University Capital Programs

Universities across Australia are entering a period of intensive infrastructure spending as research facilities, student accommodation, and teaching precincts…

Aligning auxiliary enterprise budgets with university strategic priorities

Public universities across Australia and Texas face a shared operational reality: auxiliary enterprises such as student accommodation, food services, parking,…