Plans and reports

The USQ Strategic Plan (PDF 631KB) sets out key theme activities for the period 2016-2020 and captures three pillars – Education, Research and Enterprise which form the foundation of our strategies.

The USQ Academic Plan 2019-2022 (available on the USQ Intranet) provides a clear framework to strengthen quality and excellence in USQ’s program portfolio; learning and teaching; and the student experience. 

The USQ Annual Report is presented to the Queensland Parliament by command, via the Minister for Education and Training. The following files are online according to Queensland Parliament requirements:

The 2019 USQ Annual Report is now available:

• 2019 USQ Annual Report (PDF 5.6MB)
• 2019 USQ Annual Report Compliance Checklist (PDF 515KB)
• 2019 Consultancies Open Data (PDF 7KB)
• 2019 Government Bodies Reporting Open Data (PDF 102KB)
• 2019 International Travel Open Data (CSV 60KB)

The 2018 Annual Report files are online according to Queensland Parliament requirements:

• 2018 USQ Annual Report (PDF 4MB)
• 2018 USQ Annual Report Compliance Checklist (PDF 40KB)
• 2018 Consultancies Open Data (PDF 10KB)
• 2018 Consultancies Open Data (CSV 1KB)
• 2018 Government Bodies Reporting (PDF 83KB)
• 2018 International Travel Open Data (384KB)
• 2018 International Travel Open Data (CSV 54KB)

The 2017 Annual Report files are online according to Queensland Parliament requirements:

• 2017 USQ Annual Report (PDF 4MB)
• 2017 USQ Annual Report Compliance Checklists (PDF 251KB)
• 2017 Consultancies Open Data (PDF 12KB)
• 2017 Overseas Travel Open Data (PDF 275KB)
• 2017 Government Bodies Reporting (PDF 310KB)
• 2017 Remuneration Open Data (PDF 23KB)
• 2017 Overseas Travel Open Data (CSV95KB)
• 2017 Remuneration Open Data (CSV 5KB)

The 2016 Annual Report files are online according to Queensland Parliament requirements:

• 2016 Annual Report (PDF 5.3MB)
• 2016 USQ Annual Report Compliance Checklist (DOCX 41.2KB)
• 2016 Consultancies Open Data (PDF 9.8KB)
• 2016 Overseas Travel Open Data (XLSX 86KB)
• 2016 Government Bodies Reporting (DOCX 19.1KB)

The 2015 Annual Report files are online according to Queensland Parliament requirements:

• 2015 USQ Annual Report (PDF 4.9MB)
• 2015 USQ Annual Report Compliance Index (PDF 100KB)
• 2015 Consultancies Open Data (CSV 1KB)
• 2015 Overseas Travel Open Data (CSV 58KB)
• 2015 Queensland Languages Services Policy Open Data (CSV 1KB)
• 2015 Remuneration Governing Bodies Reporting Open Data (CSV 2KB)
• 2015 Remuneration Pool of Members Open Data (CSV 1KB)
• 2015 Remuneration Sub-Committees Open Data (CSV 1KB)

Contact the Office of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for more information.

USQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Education Strategy 2019-2020 (PDF 2.3MB)

• USQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy (PDF 678KB)

USQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy 2018-2020 (PDF 3.8MB)

Cultural Competency Framework (PDF 729KB)

The implementation of a Disability Action Plan (DAP) (PDF 358KB) is a key component of USQ’s commitment to supporting people to achieve their full potential.

The Educational Experience Plan (PDF 1.5MB) is designed to assist the University to progress from strategic commitment to action in areas that improve the educational experience.

USQ Employee Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2020 (PDF 3.7MB)  

The USQ Health and Wellbeing Strategy (PDF 293KB) provides a framework (PDF 100KB) to support the University's commitment to providing a coordinated, holistic approach to staff and student wellness.

USQ International Strategy 2020-2024 (PDF 297 KB)

The USQ Multicultural Action Plan (PDF 430KB) drives actions and initiatives designed to support the University achieving one of the key values of respect and valuing the diversity of people, cultures and ideas within USQ’s community.

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) (PDF 3MB) is one component of USQ’s effort towards reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Contact RAP@usq.edu.au for additional information. Find out more about the RAP.

The USQ Research Plan (PDF 711KB) serves to achieve USQ’s research goal of being internationally recognised for high impact research in areas of research focus.

• USQ Social Justice Strategic Plan (PDF 1.74MB)

Contact social.justice@usq.edu.au for more information.

USQ Student Success and Retention Strategy 2019-2021 (966KB)

• USQ Workforce and Talent Management Plan (PDF 1.8MB) 

The USQ Alumni Strategic Plan 2017 - 2019 (PDF 317KB) serves to achieve USQ's goals to engage and support our alumni. The USQ Alumni Strategic plan was updated after the Australia Global Alumni Engagement Strategy was launched. This strategy commits the government to a coordinated, cohesive approach to alumni engagement and identifies Australia's universities as important partners.

USQ is committed to improving higher education and employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians. The following documents have been provided to the Government to fulfil information requirements:

• 2018 Indigenous Student Success Programme – Performance Report (PDF – 1.2MB)
• USQ 2016 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 2MB)
• USQ 2015 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 603KB)
• USQ 2014 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 283KB)
• USQ 2013 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 1.21MB)
• USQ 2012 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 1.65MB)
• USQ 2011 Indigenous Education Statement (PDF 3.85MB)

The Information Asset Register (PDF 88KB) aligns with USQ’s commitment to making information accessible to the community to support openness, accountability and transparency. Access to the information within the listed Information Assets is compliant with Queensland legislative requirements and detailed on the Right to Information and Privacy websites. Contact corporaterecords@usq.edu.au for more information.