This plan provides a road map to help UBC reach its potential and a mechanism through which we can be held accountable. Our vision is further articulated with ten goals — the UBC Promise.
The various elements of the plan and how they interact are summarized in this graphic.
UBC is an institution where we:
Goal 1
Lead globally in research excellence, discovery, scholarship and creative endeavours.
Goal 2
Inspire and enable students through excellence in transformative teaching, mentoring, advising and the student experience.
Goal 3
Partner with Indigenous communities on and off campus to address the legacy of colonialism and to co-develop knowledge and relationships.
Goal 4
Build a diverse culture that integrates our themes of innovation, collaboration and inclusion, and infuses them through all our activities.
Goal 5
Lead globally and locally in sustainability, wellbeing and safety across our campuses and communities.
Goal 6
Significantly expand student access, alumni networks and institutional partnerships to reinforce global and local connections.
Goal 7
Lead as a first-choice place to learn and work.
Goal 8
Define and leverage the distinctive and complementary strengths of our campuses and learning sites.
Goal 9
Achieve agility in academic support and administration through thoughtful systemic change and simplification.
Goal 10
Lead as a model public institution, fostering discourse, knowledge exchange and engagement.