Workteam Update

Vision Mission Values Workteam Update

The VMV Workteam has been busy collecting data and reviewing feedback during the Spring Semester! Our stakeholder survey received over 200 responses and through feedback sessions with DRL staff, we were able to collect input to inform the process. Our committee is taking a pause while we wait for the Divisional VMVs to be released (hopefully by July 1st), but as soon as we have that critical information, we’ll be able to press forward with writing our new mission, vision, and values. Take a look at our revised timeline below.

The survey to DRL regarding the themes elicited some interesting findings… Issues of Community & Connections and Learning & Development were important to staff both in terms of mission, vision, AND values. These were clearly critical to the work we do. Diversity & Inclusion were important themes to consider. While the specific terms “multicultural” and “social justice” were barely mentioned in our stakeholder survey or our feedback sessions, the ideas of creating a welcoming space for all and a focus on inclusion were very important to everyone. We can’t forget about the basics of our work. The theme of “housing” in our mission can’t be left out… it’s hard to focus on learning and connections if students don’t feel like we’ve taken care of their basic needs.

The theme survey results have been shared with the department. But we’d love to talk to you about it - feel free to reach out to any of us (Daniel, Laura, Genevieve, Candace, Erica, James, Scott, Tracy, Linh)!