Our Major Directions and Goals
In order to make an overall assessment, we must first look at each one of our directions and our goals:
- Have we implemented each of the proposed initiatives or, in other words, have we accomplished what we set out to do?
- Have these initiatives allowed us to make headway?
- Have we reached the goals we set?
- If not, will the initiatives currently being implemented enable us to reach all our goals in the coming months and years, or should we be developing others?
- Are our directions and goals still relevant?
Your comments will be transmitted anonymously to the Steering Committee in preparation for the development of the new strategic plan.
The following pages will provide food for thought. In order to monitor the plan we adopted in 2005, we have presented the information using the same format and the same main headings as the Vision 2010: Academic Strategic Plan document, which you can find here.
First Direction: Strengthening our competitive edge
In 2005, we set out to build on our strengths and assiduously cultivate innovative fields, thus attracting the best students, creating a strong feeling of belonging and offering a truly unique experience. In short, we had to promote our strongest assets. In order to achieve this, we set three goals.
- To play a leadership role in promoting Canada's official languages
- To be an integral part of Canada's capital
- To move onto the international stage
Second Direction: Creating knowledge, inventing and discovering
In 2005, we set out to offer our student body an exceptional learning environment that would prepare them for life and fulfilling work, in a context of ever-expanding knowledge. Our commitment to creativity and our passion for research and knowledge were to be central to every aspect of university life. In order to achieve this, we set three goals.
- To create knowledge through research
- To focus on learning that is driven by innovation and excellence
- To offer students an unparalleled university experience
Third Direction: Caring for our community
In 2005, we set out to offer our student body the experience of a learning community that is attentive, stimulating, dynamic and effective. To that end, every member of the University community was to play a direct role in our educational and research mission. In addition, alumni as well as retired members of academic and support staff were to be given opportunities to become partners in achieving our vision. In order to achieve this, we set two goals.