The University of Lethbridge is asking for input for its new Comprehensive Strategic Plan. (File photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

Input sought in creation of University of Lethbridge’s new Comprehensive Strategic Plan

Nov 16, 2023 | 4:04 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is looking for input from the community as part of the creation of its new Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

The plan will serve as a roadmap to guide the university and help shape the look of post-secondary education in southern Alberta and beyond for the next five years.

Input will also inform the renewal of other guiding documents, such as the U of L’s Academic Plan, Research Plan, and People Plan.

Dr. Digvir Jayas, president and vice-chancellor of the U of L said, “If I can emphasize one thing related to this process, it is to urge our campus community and our external community partners to be involved.”

Jayas added, “This is not my plan — this is our plan, and we will only be successful if this plan is truly collaborative and aligns with the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.”

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He continued, “There will be many opportunities to participate in the creation of this plan and to have your voice incorporated. Our goal is to achieve a shared vision and your participation is essential.”

A community engagement process over the next several months will gather viewpoints from students, employees, alumni and retirees, as well as members of the community, research and industry partners, municipal and provincial government representatives and other key constituents.

Information about providing input is available at the U of L website.

Officials added that another important element of the process is that it will not create a specific and separate Indigenous plan. Indigenous perspectives will inform the entire activity, as the U of L is located on Blackfoot Confederacy Territory.

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