Creating engaging, collaborative, efficient communications that demonstrate care and concern for students
Addresses objectives: C2B Develop a culture of involvement that fosters inclusivity and a sense of belonging C2E Broaden understanding and engagement of campus communities, alumni, and partners
Student communications plays a critical role in contributing to the overall student experience. In spring 2022 the associate provost, students portfolio created a dedicated team, UWaterlooLife, to streamline student communication across units. The goal of this approach is to develop a common agenda for solving a decentralized approach to communicating and engaging with our student community, using a structured form of collaboration. The approach aligns goals and leverages scale through existing expertise, platforms, and partnerships. This new student-centric strategy will be used across units to build belonging and pride, create a stronger connection with students, ensure awareness of supports and services, and improve the student experience.
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Moving forward: The new communication strategy will begin in fall 2022 with priority activities focused on developing a sustainable collaboration structure among campus partners, launching an updated digital hub for students (e.g., “Current Students” website), and launching coordinated, student-facing campaigns across units based on common themes throughout the year (e.g., exam preparation).