FY Business Plan Submission Template

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1 FY Business Plan Submission Template PREPARING A BUSINESS PLAN SUBMISSION A business plan is a written description of the key activities that a unit is planning on undertaking in FY and how it will carry out these activities. The first step in preparing a business plan is to identify and describe your area s objectives and priorities for FY In collaboration with faculty and staff, you should review the following: Your area s and the College s current business plans The status of your ongoing operations (funded through your base operating budget) and any plans to implement new, or discontinue current, activities Seneca s Strategic and Academic Plans List of FY College priorities this is a list created by the Senior Executive Committee to help focus our efforts and work in the upcoming fiscal year It is critical that you share your proposed plans with your Dean/Director and/or VP for feedback. Each Dean/Director is required to meet with your VP to discuss your Faculty or Department s submission prior to sending your VP your business plan and budget. To help departments and schools provide detailed information about their proposed activities and objectives, a set of questions has been developed about your area s proposed plans, their strategic alignment, their link to the list of FY College 1

2 priorities, assumptions and interdependencies, risks and whether you are requesting new funding. Please review Appendix A - the list of business plan questions and details on what to consider when completing them and Appendix B the sample of a completed business plan. 2

3 FY Business Plan Submission Template 1) Identify and describe your area s plans and objectives for FY How will you measure the success or impact of your school or department s activities? The AODA Advisory Group is a college-wide collaboration representing key stakeholders across Seneca College striving to increase compliance with the integrated accessibility standards. The following compliance objectives will be met by the commitments set out by the advisory: Commitment 1: Customer Service Standard (2010) Commitment 2: Accessible Transportation (2011) Commitment 3: Provide Accessible Emergency and Public Information (2012) Commitment 4: Employment: Employee Accommodations (2014) Measurement of Impact C1. Delivering and installing accessibility features for reception and self-service kiosks (i.e. accessible service and reception desks for front facing services in the library, test centre, and ITS service departments. C2. Provision of accessible transportation so all persons using service can ride bus, and measurement of increased ridership on a monthly basis. C3. Installation of accessible emergency exit points and public information posted related to emergency procedures and steps C4. Documentation of individual accommodation plans for employees (including assessment, services and equipment). As part of the employee accommodation process tracking of all return to work processes for employees who have been absent from work due to a disability. 2) Identify and describe how your school or department s plans for FY directly support the College s Strategic Plan, Academic Plan, and Strategic Mandate Agreement with MTCU. The AODA Advisory Group s compliance plans support the following: College s Strategic Plan In providing great services and supports for students in need by providing a variety of ways the student can access the College through appropriate customer service areas, accessible service spaces and knowledgeable employees Improvements to the built environment will facilitate a sense of pride from students and employees who interact with various aspects of our College space. 3

4 Strategic Mandate Agreement Providing a learning environment that enables students and staff of diverse abilities to learn and work within the College supports Seneca s strengths in providing access to a broad set of flexible methods for learning and interdisciplinary programs. By streamlining its administrative and support services the College has an opportunity to demystify how it supports all students in a one-stop process. This interactive style will complement the accessible reception areas and create more opportunities for engagement for students. 3) Select which FY College priorities your area's plans align with and describe how they support these priorities. A confirmed list of FY College priorities has been generated that will help set the overall direction of the College for the coming fiscal year. The SEC has identified eight College strategic priorities for FY : 1) Academic Planning 2) Front-end Student Experience 3) i3 Post-implementation Alignment 4) Industry and Community Partnerships 5) King Campus Expansion 6) Retention 7) York-Seneca Partnership (New Campus) 8) Faculty/Departmental Operational Priorities The AODA Advisory Group activities span the entire college system in collaboration with campus partners to enhance the front-end student experience and student retention. Our plans align with the following; Front End Student Experience and Retention The AODA Advisory Group is partnering with the following: 1. Human Resources 2. Library Services 3. Test Centres 4. ITS 5. College Services 6. Procurement 4

5 4) Identify and describe the assumptions (including any new funding requests and potential sources of revenue) and interdependencies of your area s plans and activities for FY The AODA Advisory assumes the College is moving towards increased compliance with the Integrated Accessibility Standards and has formed to create a unified group to identify, plan and implement the college s compliance objectives in a fiscally responsible manner. The Advisory group is made up of a number of person s with knowledge in accessibility legislation and will work collaboratively to ensure its activities are on target, transparent and timely. The AODA Advisory group has represented a number of individual stakeholders attempting to meet accessibility objectives in isolation. The group recognizes there is a need for a coordinated funding base to prioritize requests, procure items (e.g. equipment, services, and furniture), implement the actionable item and track it for our central AODA reporting requirements. The AODA Advisory group recognizes the College obligations under the accessibility standards cuts across the student and employee experience to the infrastructure of the College itself. Therefore as a collective voice the AODA Advisory is seeking a centralized funding mechanism to build on Seneca s reputation as a top employer and academic institution. 5) Identify and describe the risks associated with your area s plans and activities for FY Difficulty meeting its AODA requirements in providing accessible learning and workplace activities in a timely and barrier free manner due to limited funding or unapproved request for capital Students and employees may experience an environment with reduced access to coordinated supports and services. For students this may affect their success in a term, and/or retention in their chosen program. For employees it may impact their enjoyment and commitment to their place of work resulting in extended absences, which ultimately affects student learning. Staff that are part of the existing AODA Advisory Committee may not be available for support or knowledge due to movement within the College or departure from the College 6) Is your area requesting new funding to support its FY plans and activities? If yes, please complete a new funding request form for each individual request. Yes, the centralized funding to meet the College-wide AODA Compliance objectives have been entered into Hyperion. 5

6 7) Having completed the previous questions, please provide a short summary of your key areas of focus for FY ? This question appears only in the Dean and Director-level business planning form. The AODA Advisory Group is a college-wide collaboration representing key stakeholders across Seneca College striving to increase compliance with the integrated accessibility standards. The following compliance objectives will be met by the commitments set out by the advisory: Commitment 1: Customer Service Standard (2010) Commitment 2: Accessible Transportation (2011) Commitment 3: Provide Accessible Emergency and Public Information (2012) Commitment 4: Employment: Employee Accommodations (2014) Commitment 5: Built Environment (2016) 6

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