Lobby the Commonwealth Government to recognise that its progressive reduction of infrastructure support should be partially compensated for by inclusion of an overhead component in grants and contracts from government departments. To make fund raising via alumni, convocation and major donors a major factor in University development and, through this, to boost the general endowment of the University. Strategies Establish a University Development Office within the Public Affairs Division to promote fund raising through alumni, convocation and other potential donors. Strategies Undertake periodic review, including comparative costing, of major service functions to ensure value for the University's investment. To maintain existing University buildings to a high standard.
Strategies Develop a comprehensive maintenance plan for existing buildings.
To use all physical resources as efficiently as practicable. Strategies Conduct a full space audit in relevant areas before approval of any new developments, including assessment of the use of alternative accommodation, and the mode of deployment of space which is proposed to be vacated. Include a specific and binding schedule in the planning of projects which include current or future financial contributions from local areas. Include the costs of equipping buildings in project costing together with realistic maintenance estimates so that the full long term costs can be assessed. Implement efficient energy management and environmental procedures in new buildings and refurbishments.