Office of Business Operations: Strategic Plan

Strategic Planning Objectives

The objective of the Strategic Plan for Business Operations is to ensure that the overall mission of the University is achieved. Business Operations provides both quantitative and qualitative support to all aspects of the University. It is through Business Operations that the body is maintained so that the mind and soul may flourish.

Notre Dame has evolved significantly since 1842. Throughout the growth and development of the University certain qualities and forces have helped shape Notre Dame into her present state. The following qualities and forces, some constant over time and some new to the present age, drive the objectives of the Business Operations Strategic Plan.

Notre Dame:

• Does not accept the status quo and approaches its Business Operations duties with the intent of being "best-in-class" in the delivery of services
• Is dynamic, it is ever changing and growing
• Has ever increasing expectations for service excellence
• Has a large asset base with renewal needs
• Has increasing demands on limited resources
• Has a legacy of
  • High quality service
    
  • Ethical decision making
    
  • Global citizenship
    
  • Leadership
    
• Has challenges to
  • Preserve its Catholic character
    
  • Enrich its faith based initiatives in an increasingly secular society
    

Strategic Plan