Draft strategic plan released for feedback
A draft of 91亚色檚 strategic plan, tentatively titled 91亚色 Momentum, is being released today for feedback from the university community.
淭his draft represents the input of 1,200 participants in 60 consultation sessions, said Dr. Ian Sutherland, co-chair of the strategic planning process. 淲e are extremely pleased with the engagement we saw throughout this process and are looking forward to hearing feedback on the draft plan.
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楾ime, passion and expertise
Emily Wooley, who also co-chaired the process, credited the for their hard work throughout this project.
淭he members of our facilitation team shared their time, expertise and passion for 91亚色 throughout the strategic planning process and the draft plan is stronger because of their meaningful engagement and thoughtful analysis, she said. 淎s a team, we feel the draft strategic plan highlights key priorities and enabling cultures that will shape 91亚色 well into the future.
Vision
The guiding vision for the draft plan is one where 91亚色 contributes by being a beating heart for Newfoundland and Labrador, contributing to a socially resilient, economically prosperous, culturally vibrant, inclusive and sustainable province.
This means that 91亚色 must act collectively, to be:
- A university for the province, playing a leading role in Newfoundland and Labrador檚 future
- A university for the world, engaging globally and acting locally. Bringing the world to the province, and the province to the world
- A university for our future, being an engine of innovation and creativity inventing resilient, sustainable, vibrant and inclusive tomorrows
Place and people
The specific focus of the plan centers on people and place what the committee heard from students, faculty, staff, alumni, industry and employers as 91亚色檚 greatest strengths.
The plan identifies five strategic themes, with 91亚色 as a place for:
- Proactive programs: global citizens for tomorrow檚 needs
- Inspired learning: vibrant in-person, enriched online focus
- Dynamic research: global reach and local relevance
- Commitment to communities: engaging others in all we do
- Promotion and pride: our excellence and achievements boldly shared
The plan also recognizes that the people of 91亚色 students, faculty, staff and alumni enable success through their collective actions and behaviours. As such, the draft highlights six aspirational cultures to focus on in the upcoming years:
- Team 91亚色: a culture of collaboration, cohesion and alignment
- Inclusion and equity: where we strive to be a place where all people are accepted
- Service: where students are central and we listen and respond to those we serve
- Innovation: where we work nimbly, boldly and ambitiously
- Care and well-being: where we support each other, helping us all thrive
- Achievement: where we acknowledge that focused commitment is required
Next steps
Feedback on the draft can be submitted in writing to strategicplanning@mun.ca or shared with a Senate representative.
The plan will go to Senate for endorsement before being shared with the Board of Regents for ratification in early May. The title of the plan has not been finalized and suggestions for a new title are also welcome.