This Plan represents the combined efforts of the students, staff, faculty and Board of Renison University College and proudly supports our Mission and Leadership Statement:
Mission
Renison fosters an inclusive community of learners empowered through excellence in teaching and scholarship, to contribute positively in a diverse and complex world.
Leadership Statement
Prioritizing the best interest of our students, we work to uphold and promote the educational mission and ideals for our College. As people leaders, we embrace our responsibilities with compassion, competence, diligence, and integrity, appreciating that everyone’s contribution to the larger whole is both valuable and valued. We believe that leadership encompasses institutional vision, fiscal responsibility, care for the human being, and commitment to the quality of learning that takes place in our name.
GOAL ONE: PROGRAMS
Renison will offer innovative degree and community programs, which engage the world in the social, political, linguistic, cultural and spiritual sectors.
GOAL TWO: FACULTY AND STAFF
Renison will recruit and retain top tier faculty and staff uniquely suited to offer and support adaptive education in a rapidly changing global context.
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2.1 Clarify, and where needed, redefine workloads and compensation.
Implementation Timeline: Exploration 2019-2020
Implementation Contact: Director, Human Resources and President |
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2.2 Conduct transparent and equitable hiring of more staff and faculty (with particular attention to diversity) in support of new and expanding programs as part of the annual budgeting cycle.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Implementation Contact: President with both VPs |
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2.3 Nurture high functioning workforce, including expanded opportunities for professional development and recognition for all staff.
Implementation Timeline: Plan development 2019-2020 with ongoing practice
Implementation Contact: Director, Human Resources with President |
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2.4 Expand opportunities for support of faculty research and the communication of the research activities in our various constituencies.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Implementation Contact: VP Academic & Dean with President |
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2.5 Complete MOA processes with RAAS and continue development of the staff caucus.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2020
Implementation Contact: President |
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GOAL THREE: STUDENTS
Renison will nurture dynamic, learner centred community committed to student success.
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3.1 Expand intentional recruitment in a) Indigenous and other historically marginalized communities, b) local, and c) targeted international locations, in support of SDS, SSW and ELI programs, leveraging digital means and capacity.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2020 (ongoing)
Implementation Contact: Manager of Marketing & Recruitment with VPs |
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3.2 Continue to develop student support systems which will nurture student success, health and well-being.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Implementation Contact: VP Student Affairs with VP Academic & Dean |
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3.3 Develop greater opportunities for admission and access to our programs through a variety of means, including expanding college pathway programs.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2021
Implementation Contact: VP Academic & Dean with Registrar |
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3.4 Expand opportunities for peer leadership and student employment at the College.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2021 (ongoing)
Implementation Contact: VP Student Affairs & CAPE Council |
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3.5 Continue to strengthen our work with international students in support of the University’s internationalization goals.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Implementation Contact: VP Student Affairs & CAPE Council |
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GOAL FOUR: INFRASTRUCTURE
Renison will refine and support a responsive infrastructure appropriate to the fulfillment of its educational mission and the well-being of our communities.
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4.1 Improve use of technology in support of programs, classroom learning, on-line learning, international partnerships and engagements, marketing and recruitment, and College administrative systems.
Implementation Timeline: Exploration 2019-2021 ongoing
Implementation Contact: President with VPs and Chief Financial Officer |
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4.2 Refine and continue development of equity processes and practices for a safe and healthy workplace, with particular attention to inclusion of Indigenous voices across the College.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2022
Implementation Contact: President with Executive Council |
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4.3 Complete policy development in all areas of the College, including improvement in communication of those policies with ease of access.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2021
Implementation Contact: President |
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4.4 Undertake the third floor build for the Academic centre to address urgent and immediate space needs. Begin a process of planning for a larger build - including the addition of new residence spaces - to ensure current and emerging program needs can be met and that Renison remains competitive in the residence options available on campus for UWaterloo students.
Implementation Timeline: 2019-2020; 2019-2024 (Stage 2)
Implementation Contact: President with Director, Facilities, & Chief Financial Officer |
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4.5 Continue refinement of financial systems and budget model in support of efficient, effective, and transparent processes ensuring compliance with government regulations and GAAP Principles.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Implementation Contact: Chief Financial Officer |
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4.6 Continue refinement of operational systems in support of an efficient, effective, user-friendly and safe workplace.
Implementation Timeline: Exploration 2019-ongoing
Implementation Contact: Director of Human Resources with the President |
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