Methodology

There are four core components to the ASR Framework. These include: 

  • Data Collection and Comparison: The ASR team is using robust quantitative and qualitative data from various sources to shine a light on the current administrative environment at USask. Ensuring each functional review is data-informed and supported by contextual and strategic conversations with deans, executive directors, and unit leaders is imperative as we identify opportunities for service delivery alignment.
ASR Framework
  • Expansion of Services Model: Using a defined infrastructure which includes centres of expertise, business partners, and transactional/service supports, the ASR team is exploring and helping define the roles and responsibilities of each within the context of a specific functional area. 

  • Internal Analysis and Review: The ASR team is gaining insight into specific functional areas by learning more about what work is being done, where, and by whom, and identifying how work can be shifted and enhanced to support a desired state. From an institutional lens, and in collaboration with local units, this work will help identify what policy, process, and management structure, human capital and training and development, technology and supports, and data and reporting currently exist and are needed to align and integrate work across campus and create optimal conditions for success.
  • Co-Design of Future Structures: Each project team is consulting with academic and central leaders and functional experts from across campus to determine how services can be aligned and integrated across campus. By actively engaging leadership teams and subject matter experts as equal collaborators, the ASR team can ensure that recommendations are sustainable, people-focused, and innovative.

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