| Actions | Progress Indicators | Anticipated Results |
|---|---|---|
| Creating excellent academic programs |
More Waterloo programs are rated among the best in the world Waterloo programs are rated higher in international rankings A greater proportion of high quality students choose to attend Waterloo More Waterloo doctoral students and post doctoral fellows receive prestigious awards |
Waterloo academic programming is among the best in the world |
| Creating an academic environment to prepare graduates to address challenges and opportunities of the 21st century |
A greater proportion of Waterloo graduates are successful at gaining employment Increased proportion of Waterloo graduates will have enhanced communication skills Increased graduate student participation in professional and transferable skills training |
Waterloo graduates will be better prepared for their chosen careers paths (improved oral and written communication skills, professional and transferable skills) |
| Supporting and promoting excellence in academic programming |
More Waterloo graduate students report receiving excellent instruction and support Better course evaluation model and framework is implemented More on-campus courses at Waterloo will integrate the use of leading-edge learning technologies More Waterloo faculty will participate in instructional training A Committee on Teaching and Learning Spaces will inform decisions on improvements to teaching and learning spaces on campus |
Waterloo will have high quality teaching and learning spaces Waterloo’s excellent teaching will be further developed and recognized |
| Expanding excellence in online learning programming |
Waterloo will offer more online courses and fully online programs in strategic areas More students will enroll in Waterloo’s online programs and courses and be highly satisfied with that experience |
Waterloo will be a nationally recognized leader in academic online programming |