Strategic Directions

The five strategic directions in the Faculty of Arts’ Strategic Plan reflect UBC’s core areas while addressing Arts’ distinct focus.

The plan contains 22 goals and over 80 associated actions related to:

  • Excelling in research and creative practice
  • Advancing transformative education
  • Engaging communities for greater impact
  • Generating sustainable futures
  • Integrating digital innovation

Explore the goals and actions, as well as the latest stories, for our 2025-2030 strategic directions.

Excel in research and creative practice
We strive to be a global leader in research excellence, and to foster an environment for collaboration, academic freedom, and different ways of knowing.
Advance transformative education
We support diverse learning communities across a wide range of programs, and are committed to inclusive, accessible, and innovative learning environments.
Engage communities for greater impact
We cultivate critical thinkers, dreamers, performers, researchers, and problem-solvers to co-create and share knowledge that address real-world challenges.
Generate sustainable futures
We commit to environmental, social, and financial sustainability, and inspire our community and beyond to meet the urgent challenges of the climate emergency.
Integrate digital innovation
We integrate digital innovation to expand research, learning, and engagement, empowering our community with accessible tools and skills to explore complex inquiries.

   

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