Strategic plan 2026-2029

Our vision

Resilient and
future ready.

Our mission

Improve societal health through co-created experiential education.

Our values

  • Accountability
  • Health Equity &
    Social Justice
  • Respect
  • Innovation
  • Adaptability

Our direction

Three priorities. Shared purpose.

Relational &
Organizational Health

  • Build an environment that supports growth
  • Strengthen engagement and meaningful connection

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Clinical Innovation &
Future-Ready Pedagogy

  • Advance experiential learning and practice readiness
  • Incorporate emerging and diverse professional pathways

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Stewardship &
Sustainability

  • Ensure financial and operational resilience
  • Maintain focus on key priorities while adapting to change

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Relational and Organizational Health

Goal

Build an environment that supports growth

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  • Equity/I-EDIAA I-EDIAA is standard practice with clear accountability and action plans for unmet commitments.
  • Mental health Culturally sensitive mental health supports are provided.
  • Accountability A culture of shared accountability is fostered at all levels to create a positive environment.

Goal

Strengthen engagement and meaningful connection

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  • Trust and safety Everyone feels safe to raise concerns and contribute ideas.
  • Inclusion plan Everyone feels respected and can participate fully.
  • Decision clarity Transparent decision-making structures exist at all levels to clarify roles and demonstrate how input shapes outcomes.

Clinical Innovation and Future Ready Pedagogy

Goal

Advance experiential learning and practice readiness

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  • Placement quality A transparent placement framework connects academic preparation with clinical practice to elevate learning quality and empower students.
  • Curriculum & mastery frameworks Students master clinical skills through a modern curriculum and experiential learning that meet current practice standards.
  • Diverse experience An expanded experiential learning model operates across all environments to ground student practice in equity and social justice.

Goal

Incorporate emerging and diverse professional pathways

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  • Future pathways Emerging nursing roles are supported through technology-enabled learning and partnerships that strengthen long-term workforce and community health.
  • Digital competency Digital health competencies are embedded across programs to prepare graduates for technology-enabled healthcare.
  • Management skills Leadership, health policy, and management competencies are developed throughout nursing education.

Stewardship and Sustainability

Goal

Ensure financial and operational resilience

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  • Return on investment Investments are aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Technology Infrastructure is modernized and digital assets are sustainably managed.
  • Diversification Revenue sources support core strategic goals.

Goal

Maintain focus on key priorities while adapting to change

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  • Regional coordination. Clinical capacity and placements are aligned with workforce needs through a coordinated process.
  • Quality Framework. Program performance and value are measured through transparent metrics.
  • Proactive Culture. Decision-making is proactive and focused on long-term, high-impact outcomes rather than reactive responses to immediate challenges.

“Together, we’re building a School of Nursing that’s ready to make a real difference for our learners, our communities, and the future of health care.”