Let’s create an inspiring future – together.
Georgian College is planning for our future, and we want your help to shape our five-year plan called Vision 2030. After 120+ days of listening to you – our valued constituents – this is what we learned.
EXCELLENCE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INTEGRITY
INCLUSION
SUSTAINABILITY
Core values.
Vision 2030 is rooted in our core values of excellence, community engagement, integrity, inclusion, and sustainability. It embodies our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.
The world continues to evolve and Georgian must change and innovate with it.
What changes to our programs will be required to position our students for success in a rapidly changing world of work? What new skills will employers look for in tomorrow’s workforce? How will we prepare our graduates to be future leaders and change makers in the communities we serve?
Agile and innovative.
Georgian works in close collaboration with our many constituents to anticipate the changing environment and meet the needs of our students, employers, and the communities we serve.
We need you.
As valued students, alumni, employers, community partners, and friends, we welcomed your insight into the development of Vision 2030.
With your input, we will create a relevant, cutting-edge strategy that will ensure our students graduate with the skills and mindset needed to meet the challenges of the future. Our graduates will be innovative thinkers and changemakers who can and will transform their workplaces and communities.
Being MORE.
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Your voice and perspective matter as we shape the future of this great college.
We asked you to dream big about our best possible future. Your input will help us shape Vision 2030 – our blueprint for success.
Kevin Weaver | President and CEO
We LISTENED
JANUARY TO JUNE 2024
Over the course of 120+ days, we invited you to tell us what you value most about your experience with Georgian, and what you believe we should focus on as we plan for the future.
We collected thousands of data points. The ideas we heard repeatedly were distilled into 10 overarching themes, summarized in the 120 Days of Listening Report. These strategic insights will inform where we’ll focus our efforts as we position Georgian to meet the changing needs of our constituents and build toward 2030.
With your input, we identified 10 overarching themes
- Improving access, affordability and choice
- Leading program quality and innovation
- Defining the Unrivaled Student Experience
- Prioritizing experiential learning and career preparation
- Strengthening community and industry partnerships
- Amplifying our commitment to Indigenization
- Promoting global education and engagement
- Championing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Securing a sustainable future
- Empowering Team Georgian
ANALYZE THE THEMES
JUNE TO AUGUST 2024
After reviewing and analyzing the information gathered from our consultation process, we began shaping the plan.
We shared what we heard from participants in the 120 Days of Listening Report.
BUILD THE PLAN
SEPTEMBER 2024 TO MARCH 2025
We’ll define a strategic direction that will support Georgian’s growth over the next five years and continue to position us as a leader in postsecondary education.
We’ll continue to engage our many constituents as we further develop our goals and strategies as well as our enabling plans to help operationalize our vision.
TELL THE STORY
APRIL 2025 AND BEYOND
When complete, we’ll share our plan broadly.
Vision 2030 will articulate goals, purpose, values and strategic approaches for the college from 2025 through 2030.
We welcome your insights as we co-create our new strategic plan.
One that reflects our current strengths, imagines what’s possible for the future and anticipates and prepares us to continuously evolve and adapt to our ever-changing environment.
Mary-Anne Willsey | Chair, Board of Governors
