Public Accountability

Queen’s University is supported by multiple levels of government and is committed to accountability and stewardship of public funds. This includes reporting on strategies, priorities, and outcomes in order to ensure our partners and the public have access to key information on the university’s operations and performance. Links to key reports are provided below and you can read more about Queen’s mission on the Principal’s website.

Strategic Plan

Queen's University Strategy

Strategic Mandate Agreements (SMA's)

SMA’s are a key component of the province’s accountability framework for all post-secondary institutions in Ontario. They outline the government’s objectives and priority areas for the higher education system. Queen’s and the Ontario government have finalized the latest SMA, for the next five years, which can be viewed below.

Strategic Mandate Agreement 2020-25

Strategic Mandate Agreement 2017-20 (PDF 400 KB)

Strategic Mandate Agreement Report-Back

Key Performance Indicators and Surveys

Key Performance Indicators

Student Experiences Survey

Financial Publications

See the Financial Services publications page for:

  • Annual Financial Statements/Reports
  • U.S. Single Audits
  • Annual Budget Reports
  • Credit Rating Reports
  • Financial Projections
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