The University has undertaken a project to identify ways for UConn to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and explore new revenue opportunities.
Provost Peter Nicholls is the chair of a steering committee that is overseeing the review process. Members of the University community can contact the steering committee directly with questions or share any ideas using this form.
The review will be divided into two phases: in the first, the firm will examine UConn's operations, evaluate data and benchmark how the University conducts business against other "best-in-class" institutions. In the second, they will develop recommendations for the university president to help UConn improve its business practices. The review is expected to continue through the summer.
The review pertains to the Storrs and regional campuses. The Health Center has already undergone a similar effort and is not part of this effort.
The focus is on eight specific areas at UConn:
- Information Technology
- Facilities Operations
- Public Safety
- Procurement
- Financial Operations and Administration
- Human Resources
- Student Affairs
- Athletics
The steering committee working with McKinsey will also identify opportunities to enhance revenues across the University.
In November 2010, after a competitive bid process, the Board of Trustees approved hiring McKinsey & Co., a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm, to support this review. They began work on February 14.
Academic programs are not part of the scope of the firm’s mission, although the work of IT, business affairs, and human resources that supports academic services will be.
Beginning March 29th, the McKinsey team will hold office hours on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am. Their office is located in the Hawley Armory building on the second floor, room 205.