The university has set its course for the future.
The new institutional strategic plan, For the Public Good, is based on months of consultation and input gathered from more than 850 people. The university's board of governors approved it unanimously on June 17.
The plan outlines five goals for the university, each organized around a verb. Here are some highlights to give you a sense of what to expect in the years to come.
Build Respond to the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and build the Maskwa House of Learning on North Campus, where Indigenous students can access support and the university community can celebrate Indigenous cultures.
EXPERIENCE
Guarantee a place in residence for every first-year undergraduate student and increase graduate and undergraduate students' access to experiential and international learning opportunities.
EXCEL
Build a portfolio of signature research and teaching areas in which the university is or will be recognized as a global leader.
ENGAGE
Remove barriers to interdisciplinary research collaboration and increase community access at all U of A locations, such as Enterprise Square and sports facilities at South Campus.
SUSTAIN
Develop an institution-wide health and wellness strategy to promote resilience and work-life balance for staff and students.
Learn more about the consultation process and download the full institutional strategic plan at https://www.ualberta.ca/strategic-plan.
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