2009 Scorecard

The ratio of the net assignable square metres of learning space at the University of Ottawa to the number of full-time equivalents-students every fall. Source: Council of Ontario Universities (COU)

• Learning space: classrooms, class laboratories, research laboratories, graduate student offices, study and library spaces. Space at Saint Paul University is included.
• FTES = (2 x undergraduate FTE declared to the Ministry on November 1) + (1 x graduate FTES declared to the Ministry on November 1), including Saint Paul University.

The ratio of the endowed funds to the number of full-time equivalents-students (definition #2). Source: COU

• Endowed funds: funds comprising money or securities received by way of gift or endowment, with a capital usually maintained or allocated, as well as of the resulting financial products that are used for the purpose established by the devisor or donor.
• FTES -2 = Total number of full-time equivalent students for the year (undergraduate and graduate, eligible and non-eligible for provincial funding).

The ratio of the money borrowed as of April 30th of every year, less the money accumulated in the sinking fund including the interest accumulated, to the number of full-time equivalent students (definition #2). Source: COU.

• FTES-2 = Total number of full-time equivalent students for the year (undergraduate and graduate, eligible and non-eligible for provincial funding).

The ratio of administrative expenses to the operational budget (excluding the research budget and endowed funds). Source: COU

• Administrative expenses: general administrative expenses, computer and communication expenses (central service), expenses for physical resources (excluding the renovation budget) and for external relations.