Columbia College Strategic Plan

OURVISION &MISSION VISION

An inclusive society where students can access the education of their choice and contribute to positive social change.

MISSION

Equip students to become responsible global citizens who can communicate, think critically, and make a positive impact in communities around the world.

PILLAR1 DiverseandEmpowered StudentVoices

StatementofSuccess

ColumbiaCollegecreatesaspacewherestudentsdevelopconfidence intheirvoicethroughtheexchangeofideastobettercontributeto andinspirethecommunity.

TheCollegewill:

enhancethevalueandcontribution oftheinternationalstudentvoice

continuetoadvocatefor internationalstudentinclusion, opportunity,andleadershipin educationandbeyond

encouragestudentstoengagein studentlifeasameansofobtaining diverseskillsandtheconfidenceto shapetheirroleinsociety

prioritizethevalueofdiverse backgroundsandexperiences,inand outsideoftheclassroom,tofoster andsupportpossibilitiesin interculturallearning enhanceasharedgovernancemodel toencouragestudent,facultyand staffinput&engagement.

ConnectionsandRelationships forEducationalSuccess

StatementofSuccess

Studentsdevelopafoundationtobeginameaningfullifebuiltupon deepconnectionsandrelationships.

TheCollegewill:

maintainsmallclasssizesand spacethatenablesinteraction betweeninstructorsandstudents supportahighstaff-to-student ratiotofacilitatepersonalized learning alignacademicdeliveryand communityoutreachto encouragelife-longlearning maintainandexpandservicesfor studentsfocusingoninternational studentsuccesswith comprehensive,culturally responsive,wrap-around supportsforallstudents

PILLAR2 ConnectionsandRelationships forEducationalSuccess

buildarelationshipwith Indigenouspeoplesonthe landswheretheCollegeis situatedasameansof expandingworldviewsby experiencingand understandingIndigenous waysofknowing pursueprogramsand partnershipsthatcreate opportunitiesforstudentsto developrelationshipsthat canenhancetheirwell-being, helpthemtogainselfconfidence,andbroaden theirperspectivesand understanding

equip students with the skills, perspective and practices to address current and future social and environmental challenges, enhancing their relationship with nature

TheCollegewill:

PILLAR3

EquitableAccesstoEducation

StatementofSuccess

TheCollegeincreasespathwaystohighereducationinBritishColumbia withEnglishforAcademicPurposes(EAP),Secondary,UniversityTransfer programs,andbyreducingfinancialbarriersfacingstudents.

TheCollegewill:

developculturallyrespectful policies,curriculum,programs, andservicesthatalignwiththe valuesofequity,diversity,and inclusion

enricheducationdeliveryby recognizingandrespectingthe valuesandperspectivesour studentsbringfromtheir countriesoforigin

reducefinancialandcultural barrierstohighereducation operateinafiscallyresponsible andsustainablemannerto supportCollegegoals strengthentiesandpartnerships withotherpost-secondary institutionstoexpand opportunitiesandpathwaysfor students

PILLAR4 ResponsiveProgramming& AcademicExcellence

StatementofSuccess

Studentneedsaremetthroughresponsiveprogramming,andflexible progressions,thatengagethecommunity,instructors,staff,alumni,and partnerpost-secondaryinstitutionsandlocalorganizations.

TheCollegewill:

encouragestudentstobegintheir educationaljourneyatthe appropriateentrypoint

customizeprogramstomeet studentneeds

embracetechnologyanddigital transformationinprogram delivery supportourstaffandfacultyto ensuretheythriveinthe educationalsector integratesocietalissuesand practicalexperiencesinto programdelivery

PILLAR4 ResponsiveProgramming& AcademicExcellence

TheCollegewill:

supportprojectsandextracurricularactivitiesthat incorporateandsupport organizationssuchasthe UnitedNationsSustainable DevelopmentGoals (UNSDG),theDeclaration ontheRightsofIndigenous PeoplesAct(DRIPA),andthe TruthandReconciliation Commission(TRC)Report

leverage our location in the hub of the educational precinct of science, technology, and creativity, in the City of Vancouver’s False Creek Flats Plan

explore the acquisition of new infrastructure and facilities that enhance the educational experience of students

reduce the College community’s ecological footprint through awareness, policies, education, and practice

ColumbiaCollege CultureofValues

Values that guide and drive our behaviour

CULTUREOFINCLUSION

TheCollegevaluesandaccepts theexpressionofdiverse opinionsandsafeguardsthem againstcensure;wevaluesafety andpersonalautonomyand strivetocreateanenvironment thatempowersmembersofthe ColumbiaCollegecommunityto betheirauthenticselves, regardlessofbackground.

CULTUREOFJUSTICE

TheCollegevaluesequitableand fairaccountabilityinorderto fosterandpreserveharmonious, anti-oppressiverelationships;we strivetoacknowledgeand redresspowerimbalancesand variousformsofmarginalization.

CULTUREOFEXCELLENCE

TheCollegevaluesoutstanding academicandprofessional achievementandembraces opportunitiesforimprovement; wevalueboldness,continuous growth,andlife-longlearning.

CULTUREOFRECIPROCITY

TheCollegevaluesagenerous exchangeofideas,including closecollaborationandlearning fromeachotherforthebenefit ofallcommunitymembers staff,faculty,andstudents;we espouserespectful interdependence,buildinga supportiveteaching,learning, andworkingenvironment.

CULTUREOF DEMOCRATICEQUALITY

TheCollegevaluesand encouragesactiveparticipation infair,cooperativedecision making,whereallcommunity members—staff,faculty,and students—areguaranteeda voicethatwillbebothvalued andheard;westrivetofostera climateofmutualrespect,from whichthemultipleand intersectingdemocraticbodies attheCollegemakedecisions.