1.1 That the senior leaders of the university articulate their vision and mission, and that these meet stakeholder needs.

1.2 That there is a university governance system including boards, councils, senates, and/or advisory committees, to set the overall direction and to ensure accountability, transparency, sustainability, and risk mitigation.

1.3 That the senior leaders foster a set of cultural values which promote integrity and desirable behaviors, and that these are aligned to the vision and mission in achieving the goals of the university.

1.4 That the vision, mission, and cultural values of the university are shown to be cascaded and implemented to all levels of staff.

1.5 That the decisions of the governance bodies are translated into action plans and policies, and that this include good corporate citizenship to protect the interest of stakeholders, the community, and the environment.

1.6 That the governance of the university is improved for institutional effectiveness and better risk management.