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Strategic Planning

Survey

It’s your University. Have a say in its future. 

Click below to connect to our Strategic Plan survey.

Help us plan the next 10 years – and imagine the next 50.

This survey has six questions that may take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Let’s build a stronger, more vibrant U of R – together.

A Message from the President

Marking the University of Regina’s 50th anniversary during the 2024-2025 academic year has provided many opportunities for us to celebrate past accomplishments, and think about future possibilities.

In this spirit – and as we near the conclusion of our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – we look forward to building upon this remarkable work, and are now beginning the process of developing the University’s next strategic plan. Dr. Aziz Douai, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, has graciously agreed to lead this pivotal project. His experience and demonstrated expertise as a collaborative leader make him an excellent fit for this role.

The University Executive Team and the Board of Governors support the development of a strategic plan with a longer-term view than ever before – 10 to 15 years – which will allow for visionary thinking that will be innovative, inspirational, and aspirational. As we enter our next 50 years, the new plan will create a bold vision that will elevate the University of Regina through a focus on what we want to be.

As the strategic planning process unfolds, Dr. Douai will provide the University community with timely updates. In the meantime, thank you in advance for supporting this important work which truly affords us the opportunity for us to go far, together!

Yours sincerely,

Jeff Keshen
President and Vice-Chancellor

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about the strategic planning process at the University of Regina, please e-mail us at strategic.planning@uregina.ca.

Process

To aid Dr. Douai in the development of our new strategic plan, a steering committee comprising student, faculty, and staff representatives has been formed:

  • Anne Lauf, Faculty Administrator, Faculty of Business
  • Jenna Ives, Research Engagement Manager, Office of Research Services
  • Marc Butikofer, Executive Director, University Advancement
  • Marcel Decoste, Professor, Faculty of Arts
  • Margot Hurlbert, Professor & Canada Research Chair, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy  
  • Nathalie Reid, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
  • Nick Carleton, Professor, Faculty of Arts
  • Taiwo Afolabi, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Media Arts & Performance 
  • Whitney Blaisdell, PhD Student, Faculty of Education
  • Zisis Papandreou, Professor, Faculty of Science

Commuity Engagement and Timeline

In the coming months there will be a variety of consultation sessions within and outside of the U of R campus, and we look forward to hearing from everyone with an interest in the future development of our community.

You can also provide your input online prior to November 30, 2025.

Please consider participating in these activities to help us ensure that our new Strategic Plan represents us all!

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Consultation Sessions

Opportunities for feedback and engagement via meetings, surveys, online meetings, and social media will be announced throughout Spring/Summer and Fall 2025 and the information will be posted on the schedule below. If you have questions about any engagement activity, or cannot attend, you are invited to e-mail your views directly to the facilitation team.

The consultation process includes the following engagement activities:

  • Come & Go Sessions:
    • These sessions provide the opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and the community to offer general input about what they would like to see in the 2026 and beyond University of Regina Strategic Plan. The format of these sessions will be open and continuous with no formal presentation, allowing participants to come & go. If you are not able to attend, input can be provided anytime by e-mail.
  • Townhall Sessions: 
    • These sessions will be organized in a town hall style where participants will be given the opportunity to travel around the room and join conversations that focus on specific topics/questions related to the strategic plan.

Schedule

June 17 - Town Hall

Date and Time

June 17, 10:30 – 12:00

Session

Town Hall

Theme

Launch of strategic plan consultation and survey

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

La Cite 215/Zoom

July 15 - Come and Go Session

Date and Time

July 15, time TBD

Session

Come and Go Session

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD

July 16 - Come and Go Session

Date and Time

July 16, time TBD

Session

Come and Go Session

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD

August 27 - Town Hall

Date and Time

August 27, time TBD

Session

Town Hall

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD/Zoom

September 4 - Breakfast Session

Date and Time

September 4, time TBD

Session

Breakfast Session

Theme

Postcards consultations

Stakeholders

Students

Location

TBD

September 11 - Hybrid Consultations

Date and Time

September 11, time TBD

Session

Hybrid Consultations

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Facilities Management, Human Resources, and Office of Research

Location

TBD/Zoom

September 17 - Come and Go Session

Date and Time

September 17, time TBD

Session

Come and Go Session

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD

September 22 - One-on-one Interviews

Date and Time

September 22, time TBD

Session

One-on-one Interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

UET Leadership

Location

TBD

September 23 - One-on-one Interviews

Date and Time

September 23, time TBD

Session

One-on-one Interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

UET Leadership

Location

TBD

September 24 - Open consultation & one-on-one interviews

Date and Time

September 24, time TBD

Session

Open consultation & one-on-one interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Deans’ Council, UET Leadership

Location

TBD

September 25 - Come and Go Session

Date and Time

September 17, time TBD

Session

Come and Go Session

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD

September 26 - Consultation Meeting

Date and Time

September 26, time TBD

Session

Consultation Meeting

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

AVP Indigenous Engagement, and Elders

Location

TBD

September 27 - Hybrid Consultations

Date and Time

September 27, time TBD

Session

Hybrid Consultaions

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Indigenous researchers

Location

TBD/Zoom

October 2 - Breakfast Session

Date and Time

October 2, time TBD

Session

Breakfast Session

Theme

Postcards consultations

Stakeholders

Students

Location

TBD

October 8 - Online Consultations

Date and Time

October 8, time TBD

Session

Online Consultations

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Student Supports and other Centres (ta-tawâw centre, Counselling Services,

Student Success, The Carillon, Accessibility, Women's Centre, UR Pride etc.)

Location

Zoom

October 15 - Town Hall

Date and Time

October 15, time TBD

Session

Town Hall (in-person and virtual)

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD/Zoom

October 20-22 - One-on-one Interviews

Date and Time

October 20-22, times TBD

Session

One-on-one Interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

UET Leadership

Location

TBD

November 5 - One-on-one Interviews

Date and Time

November 5, time TBD

Session

One-on-one Interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

UET Leadership

Location

TBD

November 17 - One-on-one Interviews

Date and Time

November 17, time TBD

Session

One-on-one Interviews

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

UET Leadership

Location

TBD

November 18 - Town Hall

Date and Time

November 18, time TBD

Session

Town Hall (in-person and virtual)

Theme

TBD

Stakeholders

Faculty, Staff and Students

Location

TBD/Zoom

December 10 - Town Hall Strategic Plan Update

Date and Time

December 10, time TBD

Session

Town Hall (in-person and virtual)

Theme

Strategic Plan Update

Stakeholders

U of R campus community

Location

TBD/Zoom