The Process Behind the Strategic Plan

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The Process Behind the Strategic Plan

NEXT STEPS

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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

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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

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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.

  1. 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. Oct
      1. Academic and Administrative Units

        Academic and administrative units complete self studies

    4. Nov
      1. Engineering Planning Commitee (EPC)

        Engineering Planning Committee revisit our vision and aspiration for the future

  2. 2024
    1. Jan
      1. Academic and Administrative Units

        Academic and administrative units present self-studies through out 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

  3. 2025
    1. Jan
      1. Strategic Plan

        Strategic Plan 2025-2030: Where Excellence Thrives launched