Board of Governors Strategic Objectives - 2022-2026/27
It is the responsibility of the Trent University Board of Governors to set a strategic direction for the enterprise which will lead to fiscal sustainability over the planning period. This entails prioritizing among competing worthy objectives. At the strategic planning session of January 13th &14th, 2022, and on March 4th, 2022, the 2022/23 Board of Governors identified three overarching strategic themes:
Theme 1: Trent University is committed to academic achievement and scholarship, and to the pursuit of it in a way that is committed to diversity, social, environmental, and governance responsibilities.
Goals:
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Support the social and economic development of the communities we serve.
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Continue to build local communities that are places for positive aging by supporting the development of the peopleCare Long Term Care Centre and an adjacent senior’s village.
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Actively manage the University’s endowment funds with a focus on both economic returns and ESG values, within the mandate of the Audit & Investment Committee.
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Promote and steward the University’s green lands network and the development of infrastructure for regenerative agriculture at the University.
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Establish an ESG framework that includes a focus on the environment and climate change and the reduction of Trent’s carbon footprint.
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Advance Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and a response to the Anti-Racism Task Force.
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Promote international recruitment and initiatives to make Trent a welcoming and positive destination for international students
Theme 2: Trent University will continue to develop and maintain vibrant campuses that reflect the friendly, caring, personal and interconnected culture of Trent.
Goals:
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Develop supports and opportunities for students that foster adaptability, agility and resilience.
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Create housing opportunities for students on the Peterborough campus.
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Review the vision for Traill College.
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Initiate and complete a strategic review of the Durham campus and its development.
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Foster and facilitate experiential learning and co-op programs
Theme 3: Trent University will ensure that is financially healthy and sustainable.
Goals:
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Resolve the University’s pension issues.
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Ensure financially successful university operations.
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Launch a new philanthropic campaign.
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Conduct an external strategic review of Alumni Office to maximize alumni engagement.
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Support the development of the peopleCare long-term care home, and advance the University’s vision for a senior’s village.
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Achieve substantial progress on the development of the Cleantech Commons.