Making our world a better place

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan (2025–2030)


In September 2024, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ launched a five-phase process to develop our next five-year strategic plan. Making our world a better place: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan (2025–2030) is the result of a year-long community discussion on the future of our University.

Developing our Future Direction

Each phase of the process has been anchored in consultation with our University and community members. In total, more than 700 participants have provided us with input, ideas, and candid feedback to help shape ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s focus for the future.

Our Strategic Objective

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ will be the university of choice for Islanders and a top destination in Atlantic Canada for learners from across Canada and the world.

We will achieve this by delivering outstanding learning and experiences in a welcoming environment that values integrated and inspiring teaching, learning, and research.

Together, our people, our graduates, and our research and scholarship will contribute to making our world a better place.
 

At the core of Making our world a better place: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan (2025–2030) is the University’s commitment to our students and lifelong learners.
 

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Consultation participants provided a strong and consistent message that prioritizing student success should be first and foremost the principal focus of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s strategic direction.

The fundamental goal of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s strategic plan reflects this priority. It is further reinforced by supporting our students’ growth, curiosity, knowledge, and experiences within a well-structured and resourced learning environment that is committed to understanding their evolving needs and lifelong development within a complex world.


Message from the President, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan (2025–2030)
 

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ president Dr. Wendy Rogers speaking with colleagues in the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ quad"This is an exciting and pivotal time at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ. We are adapting in constructive and innovative ways that will enrich the experiences of our community and amplify our impact—both here at home and across the globe.

The landscape of post-secondary education is shifting. Federal restrictions on international students and evolving provincial funding models are reshaping how universities operate. Students, too, are changing, approaching their education with a longer view and seeking flexible, multi-institutional pathways to build credentials.

At the same time, the broader context of 2025 is marked by uncertainty: persistent threats to the global and local economy, the urgent and visible impacts of climate change, and the growing influence of socio-political forces at every level.

These changes are not just challenges; they are opportunities for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ to lead, adapt, and reimagine how we deliver education that prepares our graduates for a rapidly changing world. In asking ourselves what role universities and especially ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ must play in such a complex and ever-shifting context, our answer is clear: to make our world a better place."


Read the President's message

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ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ quad and tipi at sunset
Making our world a better place: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Strategic Plan (2025–2030)

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