Strategic Plan to Increase International Visibility and Competitiveness of Novosibirsk State University

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1 Strategic Plan to Increase International Visibility and Competitiveness of Novosibirsk State University Project Leader, Rector Project Manager, Vice Rector for International Relations M.P. Fedoruk A.G. Okunev

2 Three Unique Selling Points Unique education Pre-university program (starts at age 14) Very selective Bottom-heavy u/g courses: tough first year Unique amalgam of teaching and research More like a national lab with teaching than an academic school with research Strong, committed alumni community More successful than the University itself Leading academics and industrialists in major Russian, US and European universities and businesses 2

3 NSU Today Education Physics/Mathematics High School pipeline 6000 students 118 Degree Programs 119 Departments 250 NSU PhD students 800 PhD students in Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS) Infrastructure Research Russia s largest cluster of research institutes within walking distance from a university 5-fold increase in research funding in as many years Papers indexed in Scopus: 363 in in Megagrant awards Innovation Teaching facilities: 70,000 m 2 Dormitories: 108,000 m 2 Campus: 427,000 m 2 Capital equipment: 2.4 billion RUB Ultrafast data transfer network (SB RAS) 2 Skoltech Research, Innovation and Education Centers Masters School of Engineering Best Technopark in Russia More than 250 startups in Akademgorodok 3

4 Towards 2020 Vision NSU-2020 A leading research university focusing on the natural sciences Close cooperation with the business and government sectors to commercialize research Russia's leading center for innovation and training of the very best scientists and engineers 4

5 Towards 2020 Strategic Goals 2020 Improve the international competitiveness of NSU Become a leading University in the region that includes Central and Northern Asia and Eastern Europe Supply highly skilled graduates to the research and innovation sectors of Russia and other countries Enter the top 100 group according to the QS World University Rankings Education Market Eastern Europe Central and Northern Asia NSU 5

6 Where are the gaps in terms of QS criteria? 90,1 83,9 87,3 71,2 76,1 67,2 66,7 54,5 32,7 36,7 35,3 24,8 18,8 19,1 14,7 5,2 4,9 2,1 Academic Reputation Employer Reputation Student/Faculty Ratio Citations per Faculty International Faculty International Students Top 100 Avg Top 100 Min NSU

7 Required Additional Where are the gaps in terms of target KPIs? Target KPIs 2020 Value 1. Position in QS Ranking Publications per faculty member Citation per faculty member Foreign faculty 1.4% 10% 5. Foreign Students 6.0% 15% 6. Average USE score 81.7 > External Revenue 50% 54% 8. Faculty-Student ratio 1:10 1:8 9. Position in Webometrics

8 Strategic Initiatives 6% New University Image Breakthrough Research 35% 8% Competent Management Workforce External relations Worldwide image Endowment growth Top 100 ranking In-Demand Degree Programs 10% Cultivation of Talent International Visibility 25% 16% 8

9 Breakthrough Research Breakthrough areas: Biotechnology Photonics Materials Alternative Energy Translational Medicine High Energy Physics Forecasting Natural Resources New Research Directions and Resources New collaborations on international megaprojects Flagship" research projects Develop joint experimental research projects in forefront technology areas Develop joint R&D activities with the Technopark and the Institutes of SB RAS A World-Class Research Base Develop engineering infrastructure in laboratory blocks of NSU to improve efficiency of applied R&D Support highly productive labs Maintain joint research units with SB RAS Support mirror labs coordinated by leading Russian and international researchers Create research labs led by active younger researchers 9

10 In-Demand Degree Programs New Products Applied sciences /engineering Blended learning Staff development programs Quality and Diversity Academic Quality Control Adapt Russian-language degree programs to foreign students Recruit more foreign students English Language Programs Develop, validate and implement postgraduate programs in English Accredit English-language degree programs with international professional bodies Staff and student development for English language proficiency 10

11 International Visibility Publication Profile Broaden the choice of global researchpublication databases Joint publications with SB RAS members in highly ranked journals Finance the cost of publishing in high impact journals Proofreading services International Collaboration Participation in international projects and conferences Encourage renowned academic visitors to SB RAS to give NSU lectures and lecture courses Recruit the Best Researchers Involve foreign academics and research scientists Recruit young scientists from SB RAS to junior academic positions Involve the best doctoral students working at the SB RAS in tutoring activities 11

12 Cultivation of Talent Attract Foreign Students and Enhance Global Reputation Create a support system for foreign students International student/staff exchange programs Recruit foreign students to jointly funded overseas academic schools Recruit foreign students to Englishlanguage degree programs Establish a modern university environment, including technology-assisted learning resources, accommodation and students sports facilities Recruit and Nurture Talented Students Increase number of Masters and PhD students A variety of summer and winter schools, support for National Science Olympiads Support for the specialized boarding school for physics and mathematics English and Russian literacy contests Merit-based scholarships Participate in the Int l Students Scientific Conference Develop competitive allocation of Masters and PhD students to hot research areas 12

13 Competent Management Streamlined Management New administrative structure Reduce administrative burden, coalesce current Departments International Financial Reporting Standards; annual audits from 2014 forward Staff appraisal procedures HR for international recruitment Key Performance Indicators Consultant Audits Use external experts for development of strategic and operational models and management reform Engage advisers on matters of strategic development Modernize accounting systems Develop IT strategy; preliminary audit under CobIT IT support for all academic and support units Effective Management: Improves Competitiveness Develop staff management skills at all levels Develop and maintain a program management unit: the Project Office Broad involvement of faculty in project administration 13

14 New University Image Commercialize University Expertise Develop Endowment Marketing Activities & Brand Promotion Cooperation with Business and Government Sectors Establish NSU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Improve the IP office, including the patenting support service Inventory intellectual property with a view to commercialization Establish an Alumni Center Find new sources of non-government funding, including endowment management, fundraising, and matching funds Create a brand book; maintain NSU brand Monitor NSU brand awareness Develop NSU website Participate in international conferences and exhibitions Promote NSU through social networks Organize internships for undergraduates in relevant industries Maintain relations with potential R&D customers from startups, the state sector and hi-tech corporations 14

15 Financial Requirements Total amount required: 18.5 billion RUB (12.0 billion RUB from Federal Budget) Federal funds External funds* Non-budget funds *Funds in the form of grants for research and development from third parties 2,410 2,664 2,865 3,106 3,287 1,823 2,129 1,583 1,756 1,885 2,023 2,165 1,392 1,128**

16 Accomplishments Since July 2013 Charter submitted for declaration as an autonomous organization Prepared basic documentation on new management structure: - Supervisory Council - International Academic Council - Project Office Initiated a program for stimulating research publication Developed the regulatory basis for joint SB RAS NSU laboratories and mirror laboratories The number of international students doubled from 3 to 6% The first Alumni Congress held, the alumni association NSU-Union set up 16

17 Interdependence and synergy of solutions and processes (Quick Wins!) NSU IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCCESSFUL UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MODELS QW Start using Student Feedback Questionnaires for all courses QW Implement new administrative structure QW Reorganize the university finances QW Involve faculty members in project administration ENTERING THE GLOBAL ARENA (RESEARCH, EDUCATION, INNOVATION) QW Start teaching applied science/engineering courses QW Initiate recruitment of foreign students QW Inventory the intellectual property of NSU Technopark SB RAS COMBINE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES UNDER A SINGLE ADMINISTRATIVE BODY QW QW Hire the best doctoral students from SB RAS institutes as teaching assistants at NSU Initiate joint research units with SB RAS 17

18 Thanks for your attention! 18