Concordia University of Edmonton’s Board-approved Strategic Direction for 2023-28 centres around three guiding principles: people, place and purpose.
People
We welcome all.
We are student-centered.
We recognize the value and uniqueness of each person.
We value our employees, alumni, donors, business partners, neighbours, government, and non-profit supporters.
We value personal interactions and professional relationships.
We are a thriving, diverse, and vibrant campus.
We are involved in our local neighbourhood and communities.
We promote physical and psychological wellness.
Place
We are located on Treaty 6 land, and acknowledge and value our relationships with Indigenous people and communities.
We are an institution of choice for local, national, and international learners.
Our physical and social spaces meet the needs of our community members to learn, work, and connect.
Our small class sizes and compact physical footprint enable academic success for all learners.
We recognize the need to be an environmentally sustainable campus.
We are embedded in the local community and the City of Edmonton.
Purpose
We are a community of learners.
We prepare students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens for the common good.
We improve on our reputation for high-quality, student-centered university education.
We champion academic freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.
We engage in internationalization and cultural exchange.
We cultivate meaningful impact through research and innovation initiatives, and we encourage entrepreneurship.
We serve the common good of society, including our local community.
We are financially sustainable.
Access the Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE)’s 2023-28 Strategic Direction document here.
*Approved by CUE Board of Governors February 24, 2023
Academic Plan
As the highest-level planning document at CUE, the Strategic Direction and its Guiding Principles informs institutional plans and frameworks, like the Academic Plan.
More than just a roadmap, CUE’s Academic Plan for 2023-2028 explores the depth of our goals, our forward-thinking strategies, and the rich narrative that defines CUE’s legacy.
Explore the online version below or download a copy.
Strategic Research Plan
At CUE, our diverse and ever-evolving research interests signify our commitment to innovation and progress. As we chart our path from 2019 to 2024, our Strategic Research Plan articulates our aspiration to bolster our global standing in pioneering academic research.
