Mount Allison's Strategic Plan — Broad Minds. Bold Futures. Lifelong Connections. — is taking shape through the combined efforts of academic and administrative units across the University, with work underway to advance priorities and initiatives across all four strategic directives.

During the first quarter of implementation, 18 teams across campus advanced work in support of the Plan's four strategic directives:

• Student Life & Success
• Community, Culture & Well-Being
• Future-Focused Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Digital & Operational Transformation

Together, these efforts help enhance the student experience, strengthen employee and community engagement, support academic excellence and innovation, and improve the systems and processes that enable the University to achieve its goals.

"I'm incredibly proud of the progress made so far and the collaborative work taking place across the University," says Chief Strategy Officer and VP, University Advancement Courtney Pringle Carver. "The Year One priorities established an important foundation for implementation and that work will continue as we move into our second year, monitoring progress and building on what has been accomplished. At the same time, we're seeing significant progress across administrative units as they develop and advance their own strategic implementation plans. This is an important part of bringing the Strategic Plan to life, ensuring that its broader objectives are translated into meaningful action across the University."

In the spring, the University outlined its Year One priorities, which focus on establishing governance and coordination structures, strengthening evidence-informed decision-making, and developing shared planning and reporting processes to support the Plan's long-term objectives. This work also includes advancing the Academic Program Health Framework and strengthening teaching and learning supports across campus with opportunities for pedagogical professional development, mentorship, and the sharing of teaching expertise.

Alongside this, the University-wide work from academic and administrative units is advancing initiatives within areas that contribute to the broader goals of the Strategic Plan.

The progress made during the first quarter reflects the breadth of work taking place across campus and the shared commitment needed to bring the Strategic Plan to life.  

As implementation continues, the University will build on this progress by advancing Year One priorities, strengthening collaboration, and developing the structures, processes, and partnerships needed to support long-term success.

Learn More and Get Involved

Students, faculty, and staff can visit the Strategic Plan Implementation page on MtA Gateway for a more detailed look at the work happening across campus, opportunities to get involved, and ways to share feedback as implementation continues.

Monthly Consultation Zones provide opportunities to engage with implementation work, explore emerging ideas, and contribute feedback on strategic priorities.

The next consultation zone is on Monday, Nov. 23 from 2–3:30 p.m. in Windsor Grand Room — Advancing Environmental Sustainability & Physical Accessibility. Explore how the University can enhance sustainability, improve accessibility, and create a campus environment that supports the needs of all community members.  

Full details on Consultation Zones including recordings of previous sessions can be found on MtA Gateway.

Questions and feedback? Email strategicplan@mta.ca or University community members can fill out the form to submit feedback anonymously: Strategic Plan Implementation — Community Feedback Form – Fill out form. Sign in using your MtA email address and password.