WHAT WE DO

• We work in partnership with colleagues across the University and engage with a range of external organisations, acting as a key point of contact for the Scottish Funding Council and Government agencies. 
• We provide expert advice and guidance, produce insightful strategic analysis, research and commentary; and help to optimise the University's profile and reputation. 
• We deliver information, business intelligence and analysis to enhance the University's approach to strategic and annual planning through evidence-based decision-making. We aim to provide a clear, concise and influential voice, underpinned by robust data and analytics, on areas of interest and strategic importance.  
• We support Schools and Professional Service areas with their plans, to ensure the University’s Stra​tegy is delivered through cohesive business planning and carefully selected strategic performance measures. 

OUR KEY AREAS OF FOCUS ARE:

Planning Process

• Academic portfolio monitoring
• Student number targets 
• School and Professional Service area plans 
• Information to support budgeting and financial planning

Performance Monitoring

• University and Academic Key Performance Indicators – a way of measuring and monitoring progress towards the University’s strategic objectives as articulated in the University Strategy 
• Externally published performance Indicators –provide comparative data on the performance of Higher Education providers in widening participation, student retention, learning and teaching outcomes, research output and graduate employment
• League table reporting and analysis – online tools that are valued and used by students in making their university choice, pivotal to optimising the University's profile and reputation

Statutory Returns

• SFC data returns (Early Statistic and Early Access Return, Student Number Return and TRAC) 
• Coordination of HESA Returns (Estates Management Record, HE-BCI, Provider Profile, Staff and Finance Returns)
• Support NES Indexing process for NHS Education for Scotland 
• Upskilling and NTTF Returns
• Outcome Agreement

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OUR TEAM

Claudia Cisneros-Foster

Planning and Performance Manager

C.Cisneros-Foster@napier.ac.uk

Julie Purves

Planning and Performance Officer

j.purves@napier.ac.uk

Cameron Ross

Planning and Performance Officer

c.ross@napier.ac.uk​