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Educational Innovation & Exceptional Student Experiences
from U of G's Lang School of Business and Economics Strategic Plan 2023-2028
by Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
Providing innovative and exceptional training and educational opportunities to our communities of current and future leaders is central to inspire purpose in our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Through collaborative and experiential learning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels we will help create a world where business isa force for good® .
Goal: Develop innovative curricula and academic programs.
Examine existing content and explore the best approach to enhancing IEDI, analytics, digital transformation and technology, sustainability and internationalism/global mindset in the core Bachelor of Commerce curriculum.
Facilitate and encourage ongoing continuous improvement of all academic programs.
Develop one-year professional programs that meet the needs of the professional and executive education market.
Goal: Foster a culture of educational experimentation, innovation, and excellence.
Enhance innovation in online teaching and learning.
Further strengthen culture of pedagogical excellence.
Goal: Strengthen experiential learning opportunities.
Improve awareness, recognition, and number of opportunities related to experiential learning for Lang students locally and globally.
Goal: Enhance the graduate student learning environment.
Enhance the graduate student culture by encouraging connections among students, faculty and staff across the Lang community and externally.
Enhance graduate professional skill development opportunities through a variety of ongoing activities, including workshops, seminars, and skill development programs that are tailored to students’ needs.
Enhance opportunities for student travel and exchanges to increase global mindset.
Provide high-quality learning experiences for professional and executive graduate students through the development of market-focused, revenue-generating programs.
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