Goals and Priorities

2025–2026 Presidential Goals 

The º£½ÇÉçÇø Board of Governors and President Rodgers agreed on priorities, goals, and activities for the period June 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.  

  1. Drive the successful launch and execution of º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, ensuring measurable progress, accountability, and broad engagement across the campus community.
     
  2. Champion a positive, respectful, and inclusive campus culture working with the Vice-President People and Culture, to implement strategies grounded in continuous feedback, transparent communication, and measurable improvement.
     
  3. Strengthen and expand º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s visibility and reputation by deepening relationships with leaders, partners, and stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels.
     
  4. Lead the ongoing implementation of º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s Action Plan in response to the 2023 Rubin Thomlinson report (º£½ÇÉçÇø Review), ensuring clear communication of progress and results across the University community. 
     
  5. Build a high-performing University leadership team, refining organizational structures, strengthening collaboration across portfolios, and aligning leadership capacity with institutional priorities. 
     
  6. Advance º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s academic and research priorities working with the Vice-President Academic and Research, focusing on strategic enrolment management, international growth, research excellence, new revenue generation, and enhanced student mental health and overall experience.
     
  7. Accelerate philanthropic growth by working closely with the advancement team on targeted fundraising initiatives that fuel º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s long-term priorities. 
     
  8. Enhance º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s financial sustainability working with the Vice-President Administration and Finance to strengthen long-term strategies that balance resources, resilience, and strategic investments.

Summary for the previous year