Next Steps & Our Process | Engineering Strategic Plan

NEXT STEPS

The work does not stop now – in fact it has just begun. We will hold ourselves accountable to implement our ambitious goals. Academic and administrative leaders will collaborate with their respective units to ensure its successful integration within their departments. Together, we will work as One Faculty, united by the guiding framework outlined in our strategic plan, as we move towards our goals for 2030.

ANNUAL UPDATES

Annual progress reports will be generated to track our performance against the measures outlined in the strategic plan. These reports will be presented by the Dean at the Engineering Faculty Council, highlighting the year’s activities and their alignment with our strategic objectives.

CONTINUED CONSULTATION

Consultation does not stop. Regular engagement, experience, and wellness surveys will be leveraged to inform the implementation of our plan. Dean Wells will continue to connect with students through weekly Coffee and Conversations to hear concerns and suggestions. Feedback will be regularly welcomed from meetings with the Engineering Faculty Council, Dean’s Staff Advisory Council, and the Dean’s Advisory Council.

Faculty of Engineering Strategic Planning Process

2023
1. Apr
  1. Waterloo at 100
    
    Faculty of Engineering draws inspiration from Waterloo at 100
2. Jun
  1. Engineering Planning Commitee (EPC)
    
    Engineering Planning Committee retreat: strategic planning overview
3. Nov
  1. Engineering Planning Commitee (EPC)
    
    Engineering Planning Committee revisit our vision and aspiration for the future
2024
1. Jan
  1. Academic and Administrative Units
    
    Academic and administrative units complete self studies. The units present self-studies throughout winter term 2024 to Engineering Planning Committee
2. Feb
  1. Consultation Survey
    
    Consultation Survey occurred: Over 500 responses were received
3. May
  1. Consultation Survey
    
    Consultation survey results are shared in the "What We Are Hearing" document. Consultation sessions are held to communicate the feedback received.
4. Jun
  1. Engineering Planning Commitee (EPC)
    
    Engineering Planning Committee retreat: building consensus on priorities
5. Jul
  1. Academic and Administrative Units
    
    Academic and administrative units complete their strategic plans
6. Sep
  1. Strategic Plan
    
    First draft of Waterloo Engineering Strategic Plan: 2025-2030
7. Oct
  1. Internal Feedback
    
    Internal feedback on plan from Engineering Planning Commitee and unit level planning committees
  2. External Feedback
    
    External review and feedback from Dean's Advisory Council
8. Dec
  1. External Feedback
    
    External Review and feedback from Research Advisory Council
2025
1. Jan
  1. Strategic Plan
    
    Strategic Plan 2025-2030: Where Excellence Thrives launched

Departments and Schools Strategic Planning Process

2023
1. Jun
  1. Management Science and Engineering
    
    Full day departmental retreat focused on strategic planning overview and Waterloo Student Experience and Engagement Framework.
  2. School of Architecture
    
    Full day departmental retreat focused on strategic planning overview.
2. Jul
  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering
    
    Full day departmental retreat focused on strategic planning overview.
3. Sep
  1. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Department completed first survey developed. Survey was used to gather data for self-study.
  2. Chemical Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023. The committee developed survey material. Stakeholder groups (staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students) were surveyed in the Fall term.
4. Oct
  1. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on self-study data and strategic planning overview.
5. Dec
  1. Systems Design Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023. Circulated self-study draft to department for feedback and review. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
2024
1. Jan
  1. Chemical Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on self-study data gathering and strategic planning overview.
  2. Management Science and Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023. Presented self-study draft at departmental meeting for feedback and review. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
  3. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023. Compiled survey results and input from retreats to develop self-study. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
  4. Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
    
    Submission of self-study compiled by strategic planning committee. Leveraged recent Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) reviews for self-study submission.
  5. School of Architecture
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023. Compiled survey results and input from retreat to develop self-study. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
  6. Electrical and Computer Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee formed in Fall 2023, compiled survey results and input from retreat to develop self-study draft. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
2. Feb
  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on prioritizing strategic planning goals, attended by 95-100 people.
3. Mar
  1. Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
    
    Submission of self-study compiled by leveraging strategic planning work completed.
4. Apr
  1. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Department completed second survey focused on prioritizing goals for the strategic plan.
5. May
  1. Chemical Engineering
    
    Self-Study draft compiled and submitted to department for review. Department faculty and staff reviewed and approved the document. Once finalized, self-study submission completed.
  2. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on prioritizing strategic planning goals.
6. Jun
  1. Management Science and Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on strategic planning priorities.
  2. Chemical Engineering
    
    Department retreat focused on strategic planning priorities.
  3. Systems Design Engineering
    
    Strategic planning committee holds brainstorming session to compile strategic planning priorities.
  4. Civil and Environmental Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan compiled by committee and submission completed.
7. Jul
  1. Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
    
    Departmental retreat held to focus on strategic planning priorities.
  2. Systems Design Engineering
    
    Input collected from Systems Design Engineering Curriculum Renewal Committee, the Biomedical Engineering Program Committee, and the Graduate Program Committee.
  3. Management Science and Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan finalized by committee and submission completed.
  4. Systems Design Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan finalized by committee and submission completed.
8. Aug
  1. Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan compiled by committee and submission completed.
  2. Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
    
    Strategic Plan reviewed by faculty and staff. Document finalized and submission completed.
9. Sep
  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan finalized by committee and submission completed.
  2. Chemical Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan shared with faculty and staff at the Department meeting.
10. Oct
  1. Management Science and Engineering
    
    Strategic Plan shared with department to reflect feedback received throughout the process.