Office of the President
The University of Regina's motto - As One Who Serves -is the inspiration behind Together, We Serve, the University’s 2026-2035 strategic plan. Likewise, this commitment to service is the guiding principle behind all of the work we do in the President’s Office to facilitate, advance and promote the University's three-part academic mission of teaching, research, and service to community. I invite you to explore our website to see how we are making the University of Regina the best possible place to live, work, study, and make a positive difference in the world.” — Jeff Keshen, PhD, President and Vice-Chancellor
About the President
Dr. Jeff Keshen is a distinguished academic leader and scholar dedicated to advancing the strategic direction of the university, fostering community engagement, and developing leaders of tomorrow.
Assuming the role of President and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2021, Dr. Keshen became the University of Regina's eighth President. In doing so, he joined an esteemed lineage of leaders who left enduring legacies of academic excellence and institutional advancement over the University's more-than-50-year history.
Key Initiatives
University of Regina Strategic Plan
The University of Regina’s strategic plan, Together, We Serve, sets a clear direction for the decade ahead. Built around one shared vision and five strategic priorities, the plan aligns our learning, research, community engagement, reconciliation, and innovation so they advance together, not in isolation.
The plan reflects extensive input from faculty, staff, students, alumni, Indigenous and community partners. It builds on our strengths as a comprehensive, research-intensive university rooted in the prairies and connected to the world.
Over the next decade, the plan will:
- Guide decisions and investments;
- Strengthen long-term sustainability;
- Advance reconciliation and community partnership;
- Reinforce academic excellence and research impact; and
- Ensure we remain adaptable in a changing world.
Progress will be measured and reported annually, ensuring transparency and shared responsibility.
At the heart of Together, We Serve are five strategic priorities that express a bold, shared vision for the University of Regina’s future. These priorities—Together, We Learn; Together, We Discover; Together, We Build; Together, We Put Things Right; and Together, We Innovate reflect the full scope of the University’s purpose and the strength of its community.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are integral to the University of Regina’s identity. Implementing these principles for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and all who are associated with our University promotes equitable systems and inclusion across the entire institution, and in the wider community. By living, reflecting, and celebrating the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the University is a microcosm of the diverse and inclusive world of which each of us is an important part.
Indigenous Engagement
The University of Regina’s Office of Indigenous Engagement serves the entire University community, including the three Federated Colleges – First Nations University of Canada, Campion College, and Luther College. The Office is a leader in supporting University-wide Indigenous activities, coordinating the institution’s efforts toward truth and reconciliation, and building meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. By seeking and responding to the direction of Indigenous communities and individuals across Treaty 4 and Treaty 6, the Office helps ensure that the University is meeting the current and future educational needs of Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan and beyond.