In developing this plan, we have renewed our vision and purpose as a university, reflecting our ongoing commitment to
excellence in the academic mission, to citizenship and to positive change. Five
enduring values underpin all our
activities, interactions and decisions — from classrooms and laboratories, to
committees and leadership, to our interactions with the world.
The various elements of the plan and how they interact are summarized in this graphic.
Vision
Inspiring people, ideas and actions for a better world
Purpose
Pursuing excellence in research, learning and engagement to foster global citizenship and advance a sustainable and just society across British Columbia, Canada and the world
Values
EXCELLENCE
A profound and aspirational value: the quality of striving to be, and being, outstanding
INTEGRITY
A moral value: the quality of being honest, ethical and truthful
RESPECT
An essential and learned value: regard felt or shown towards different people, ideas and actions
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
A unique value of the academy: a scholar’s freedom to express ideas through respectful discourse and the pursuit of open discussion, without risk of censure
ACCOUNTABILITY
A personal and public value: being responsible for our conduct and actions and delivering upon our respective and reciprocal commitments