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Strategic Plan

Preamble:
The globally minded campus perspective is incorporated throughout the strategic plan.   In addition to the successful integration of international students, there is an enhanced emphasis on the internationalization of the experience of our Canadian students and faculty.

TRU’s Strategic Plan:  2007 – 2012

The 6th Goal:  The University of Choice for International Opportunities

Thompson Rivers University has a rich history of being open and accessible to students from around the world, and of extending the expertise of the university to the international community.  Building on the legacy of thirty years of international connections, the university seeks to balance success in the international context by creating expanded international opportunities and experiences for Canadian students, faculty and staff, and by increasing levels of international awareness and understanding within the university community.

As the University of Choice for International Opportunities, Thompson Rivers University will:

  • Increase the number of international learning opportunities for TRU students.
  • Increase opportunities for TRU faculty to teach and conduct research internationally.
  • Develop partnerships with international universities for joint research, scholarship and faculty exchange opportunities.
  • Review curricula to identify courses and programs where it is appropriate to incorporate international perspectives and increase awareness of global issues.
  • Develop an international presence on the Williams Lake campus and create activities that will profile and celebrate internationalism on all TRU campuses.
  • Expand TRU’s academic activities internationally.
  • Expand support and services available to international students.
  • Expand training for faculty and staff in order to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity to the issues faced by students from international backgrounds. 

Action Plan

The current priority of the Senate International Affairs Committee is to address the specific responsibilities identified for SIAC within the TRU Action Plan for the TRU Strategic Plan 2007-2012.  These responsibilites have been identified in the "International Opportunities" section as well as within the "Student Engagement" section.

    International Opportunities Section

    Student Engagement Section