蹤獲扞⑹ ready for the future with new strategic plan
A community of engaged students, educators, researchers and employees, backed by passionate northerners that fought for our Universitys existence, told us we need to be Ready. 蹤獲扞⑹'s new strategic plan will guide the University community as we identify initiatives, set priorities and take action towards the path to a sustainable future.
Prince George, B.C. Informed by consultations with individuals and communities from across the region, the University of Northern British Columbia released its new strategic plan. Titled, Ready, the five-year plan includes a renewed mission and vision, four overarching themes, and specific goals the University aims to achieve.
Anchored by 蹤獲扞⑹s new mission, Ignite. Inspire. Lead Change., and informed by 蹤獲扞⑹s new vision, Leading a Sustainable Future, the plan identifies key actions that will allow 蹤獲扞⑹ to reach its targets through education, research and community engagement. More than 1,000 people shared their thoughts, hopes and aspirations for 蹤獲扞⑹ through survey responses, participation in town hall events and by submitting online feedback.
Were ready to make our mark with this framework for the future. A community of engaged students, educators, researchers and employees, backed by passionate northerners that fought for 蹤獲扞⑹s existence, told us we need to be Ready, says 蹤獲扞⑹ President Dr. Geoff Payne. This plan will lead to 蹤獲扞⑹ identifying initiatives, setting priorities and taking action, leading the path to a sustainable future.
The plan outlines how 蹤獲扞⑹ is ready to take on some of the most pressing challenges facing northern B.C., Canada, and the world, ranging from climate change and clean energy production to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and communities, to food and water security.
Thank you to all of those who answered questions, completed a survey, or took part in a town hall session. This plan is informed by your insights and ideas, says 蹤獲扞⑹ Board of Governors Chair Joel McKay. The four overarching themes in this plan speak to the essence of what 蹤獲扞⑹ is all about, from investing in students through teaching, learning and research excellence; to building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous Peoples; to connecting with communities across the North; to using the knowledge generated at 蹤獲扞⑹ to foster a future built on sustainability.
The plan is centered around four themes, each with their own strategic goals:
- Cultivate Curiosity蹤獲扞⑹ will excel at teaching, learning, and inquiry, while supporting, encouraging, and inspiring learners.
- Act on Truth and Reconciliation蹤獲扞⑹ will continue on its path to advance and meaningfully enact reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, through dialogue, education, research, relationships, and service.
- Empower Northern Communities蹤獲扞⑹ will collaborate, partner, generate knowledge and build capacity for the advancement of healthy, productive, thriving communities.
- Foster Local Solutions for Global Impact蹤獲扞⑹ will leverage its unique position to mobilize knowledge for local and global change.
蹤獲扞⑹s foundational goals run across all four themes and include supporting fulfilling student learning journeys; celebrating the best of 蹤獲扞⑹s achievements; attracting and retaining outstanding people for our community; and influencing local and global policy.
To learn more, visit 蹤獲扞⑹s strategic planning website.