he financial pressures on insTiTuTions and the scrutiny on spending continue. But campus administrative offices also continue to find new ways to change their practices for the better. as the stories of our summer 2010 Models of efficiency honorees demonstrate, there are a multitude of good ideas being implemented that streamline processes without reducing the quality of service that campus constituents deserve, and in many cases expect. each Models of efficiency honoree’s application was evaluated internally by the University Business editorial team, as well as by two higher education administrators: • Henry Saas, bursar at Xavier University (ohio) • Lisa Vinciguerra, assistant director of Student Accounts at State University of New York at Oswego. The stand-out entries highlighted efficiency improvements that solved a challenge being faced by the administrative office, quantified the effort, and had a strong impact on department resources and on service to students and/or other constituents. Their stories may well inspire action in your own office.
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Is Your Department an Efficiency Winner?
Providing better service through streamlined business operations is what the University Business Models of efficiency recognition program is all about. Models of efficiency honors campus administrative departments nationwide that are getting the job done. We want to hear about more efficiency success stories so we can continue to spread the word and inspire other institutions to implement similar efforts. For more details and to enter, visit the Models of efficiency website at www.universitybusiness.com /modelsofefficiency.
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