To become a University of Education that supports and leads quality education developments, we will continue to build up the capacity of our academic, teaching and administrative staff through proactive human resource policies and staff development strategies. We cherish the contribution made by all staff, and aim to foster a climate where staff members see self-improvement as critical to personal as well as organizational success. We aim to sustain a governance and management structure which encourages participation and openness, creativity, co-operation and academic freedom, within a framework of equal opportunities. We will provide and develop an environment which promotes the health, wellness and safety of the Institute community. Expanding staffing capacity   Support the development of all staff members proactively, and review policies on staff development, exchange and sabbatical leave.   Adopt a proactive succession strategy which prepares staff at Lecturer, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels for extended roles and academic advancement.   Continue strengthening the academic capacity and leadership of the Institute through global strategic recruitment.   Widen staff exposure and encourage exchanges and collaborations with other universities locally and overseas. Nurturing and sustaining active researchers and policy advocates   Develop the research infrastructure with enhanced synergy between academic departments and research centres, in order to nurture a critical mass in identified areas of research strength and to build up cutting-edge 'centres of excellence'.   Support staff research through funding, mentoring and assistance with grant applications and research publications; and nurture an active research culture through targeted incentives.   Promote applied research that facilitates knowledge transfer and application to teaching and learning, and professional practice, and which has academic, curriculum, policy and wider social impact.   Develop strong regional and international research collaboration with leading universities or research institutes to further enhance the international research profile of the Institute.   Support staff in their advocacy role in policy innovation and reform. Enhancing governance and management   Promote people-based governance of the Institute by encouraging active participation and consultation.   Improve organizational efficiency and responsiveness with a culture that encourages self-improvement, trust and mutual support whilst being responsive to change.   Enhance a resource management model to assure the sustainability of the long term development plans of the Institute.   Empower middle-level line managers with an enhanced one-line budget system and performance accountability.   Improve staff performance appraisal and reward systems so that these are given a basis that is holistic, fair and objective.   Enhance transparency in policy formulation, improve internal and external communication, and strengthen the information technology support infrastructure.   Enhance planning and management through the ongoing development of a management information system.