UVic's Strategic Plan
The world is changing. It needs our critical thinking to address today's complex challenges. And we're ready. Together, we can work towards a brighter, shared future for ourselves, our communities and our world. UVic's Strategic Plan is a call to live in right relationship, to exist sustainably and equitably, and to use our experience and creativity to spark positive change. We pledge to hold ourselves accountable to ʔetal nəwəl | ÁTOL,NEUEL by respecting the rights of one another, being in right relationship with all things, and by upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Learn about our purpose, pledge & principlesTerritory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
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Our priorities
ʔetal nəwəl | ÁTOL,NEUEL
ʔetal nəwəl | ÁTOL,NEUEL | Respecting the rights of one another and being in right relationship with all things reinforces UVic’s commitment to implement core local, national and international responsibilities and calls to action that support the rights and sovereignties of Indigenous Peoples—for example, UNDRIP, DRIPA, the MMIWG Report and the TRC Calls to Action.
Learn morePeople, place & the planet
Our current social and environmental context clearly demonstrates the urgent need to solve the issues threatening the well-being of Earth and all beings living here. The teaching of Sʔeəɫenxʷ | S,ÁEȽA’NW̱ | When things are in harmony reinforces what we know—that all life is interconnected, with individual and community choices having far-reaching impacts. Healthy communities depend on responsible stewardship.
Learn moreCulture of change & transformation
We aspire to create a culture of courage, trust, curiosity and flexibility that will advance our quest to solve big problems and create powerful, positive change. New ideas can change everything—and Xəčiŋəɫ nəwəl | XEĆIṈEȽNEUEL | Actively planning and problem solving teaches us to engage deeply with challenges and opportunities. Cultivating change means having the courage to take risks, embrace new ideas, and be open to learning and trying things in new ways.
Learn morePartnering for a shared future
ʔəy̓ nəwəl ʔist | ÍY,NEUELIST | Moving forward together for the good of all instructs us to come to the table as engaged and authentic partners. We actively co-create inclusive, values-based partnerships that are reciprocal, mutually beneficial and long-lasting. We acknowledge that lived experiences and diverse knowledge systems are essential in finding solutions to the challenges facing society and the planet.
Learn moreWe want to thank the members of the UVic community for your thoughtful engagement since the beginning of the planning process in fall of 2021. This plan was built from the input of thousands of staff, students, faculty, alumni, donors, community members, external leaders—from surveys, pop-up info booths, in-person discussions, town halls and multiple engagement opportunities on and off campus. A lot of effort, expertise and careful consideration went into the development of this plan.
UVic President Kevin Hall & Executive CouncilHow we got here
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A Strategy for the University of Victoria | 2023 Forward
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