Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Policy

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1. Purpose

To ensure the University is guided by a clear strategic plan, with objectives, resources and indicators, and that its effectiveness is measured and improved.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Strategic plan

A documented plan setting an institution's mission, objectives and priorities over a defined period.

Key performance indicator (KPI)

A measurable value that shows progress towards an objective.

4. Policy statement

• The University maintains a strategic plan setting its mission, objectives and priorities for education, research and community service.
• The plan is resourced, communicated, and translated into faculty and unit plans.
• Progress is monitored through key performance indicators and periodic review.
• Planning is informed by stakeholders and by national priorities, including Egypt Vision 2030.

5. Procedures

1. The strategic plan is developed with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders and approved by the University Council.
2. Each faculty and unit derives an operational plan with measurable targets.
3. Performance against indicators is reviewed regularly and reported to the Council.
4. The plan is updated on a defined cycle and in response to significant change.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• University Council — approves and oversees the strategic plan.
• Strategic Planning function — coordinates planning and monitoring.
• Faculties and units — deliver operational plans.

7. Related policies

• Quality Assurance and Accreditation Policy
• Financial Transparency Statement
• Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory Governance Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Required by NAQAAE (strategic planning standard within institutional capacity) and aligned with Egypt Vision 2030. It underpins the University's mission of excellence in education, research and community service.

9. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2020/2021

• 2020 — the University applied it through its role as academic sponsor of the 2030 Green Cities strategic forum.

Academic year 2021/2022

• 2021 — the University applied it through its Student Union elections held by electronic voting.

Academic year 2024/2025

• January 2025 — the University applied it through a QS Ranking Workshop to help elevate Egyptian universities.

Academic year 2025/2026

• September 2025 — the University applied it through the renewal of its strategic partnership with University College Cork in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

10. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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