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Strategic Direction 1
91ÇÑ×Ó will be a university of choice for students through a focus on academic foundations, a strong sense of belonging and well-being, and a unique bilingual and tricultural experience.
This strategic direction was inspired by the following insights from the consultation and research process:
- 91ÇÑ×Ó’s diverse student body, ranging from on-campus and mature students to those accustomed to virtual learning, shares a common goal: wanting to excel academically while enjoying vibrant experiences and building a sense of community.
- 91ÇÑ×Ó, known for academic excellence and a tight-knit community, is seeking to enrich its campus culture and access to resources to strengthen its ability to recruit a diverse range of students locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
- 91ÇÑ×Ó’s community, valuing its scenic, nature-connected campus as both an educational institution and a home, sees the importance of initiatives that enhance the campus for learning and living, including sharing in tricultural and bilingual experiences that make life at 91ÇÑ×Ó unique.
Strategic Goals and Initiatives
To advance Connection, Innovation, and Impact in the student experience, 91ÇÑ×Ó will:
Build Strong Foundations for Student Success and Well-being
- Foundations for Success: Through the Academic Plan, develop a comprehensive onboarding approach that supports students’ success and well-being in their academic journey, including courses that provide all students with the fundamentals they will need to be successful in a degree program.
- Extra-Curricular Experiences: Enhance 91ÇÑ×Ó’s extra-curricular clubs and varsity and intramural athletics offerings to support student well-being.
- Elevate Bilingual and Tricultural Experiences: Integrate the bilingual and tricultural mandates into the 91ÇÑ×Ó non-academic student experience and physical character.
- Strengthen Career Readiness: Enhance existing offerings aimed at equipping students with industry-relevant skills, practical experiences, and professional networking opportunities to ensure their successful transition into the workforce.
The Northern University of Choice
- Local and Indigenous Student Recruitment: Re-establish and further build relationships at the elementary and secondary levels with students, their families, school boards, and guidance counsellors to make 91ÇÑ×Ó a first choice for pursuing a university education.
- Provincial & National Recruitment: Market the value of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s tight-knit learning community and marquee academic and research programs to prospective students across Ontario and Canada.
- Strategic International Recruitment: Attract, recruit, and retain a diverse international student body, particularly from jurisdictions that are complementary to the bilingual and tricultural mandate.
Animate 91ÇÑ×Ó’s Campus Environment
- Campus Masterplan: Refresh 91ÇÑ×Ó’s long-term Campus Masterplan for the maintenance, renewal, preservation, and sustainable development of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s academic, research, athletics, common space, and natural assets.
Measuring Progress
Through specific Indicative Progress Measures, including student impressions and enrollment metrics, 91ÇÑ×Ó will support and measure the impact of the goals and initiatives for Enhancing Our Student Experience.