Strategic Plan 2021-2026
TRU Faculty of Science
The five strategic goals of the Faculty of Science are mapped to reflect TRU’s values. The faculty is committed to the university and its vision, mission and values.
1.0 Fostering diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environments
Inclusion and Diversity: Ensure that the staff and faculty complement is equitable,
diverse and inclusive
Community-mindedness: Promote, support and strengthen a respectful, inclusive,
equitable and welcoming culture for all faculty, staff and students
Curiosity: Foster an environment that encourages interaction and shows respect to
Indigenous learning and knowledge
Sustainability: Eliminate achievement gaps for marginalized students
2.0 Creating sustainable practices that promote the well-being of the generations to come
Inclusion and Diversity: Incorporate Indigenous environmental and social knowledge
regarding sustainability
Community-mindedness: Foster a climate in science where economic and environmentally
sustainable practices are a normal first choice
Curiosity: Support the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff as a key
part of a sustainable life
Sustainability: Create a financially sustainable model in science
3.0 Transformational teaching and learning
Inclusion and Diversity: Foster collaboration among disciplines to develop innovative
and unique interdisciplinary academic programs
Community-mindedness: Provide space and opportunity for students to meet, study and
work to develop communities of learners
Curiosity: Increase opportunities for experiential learning
Sustainability: Engage in continuous improvement in the quality and relevance of both
science curriculum and teaching methodologies
4.0 Transforming communities through impactful research and scholarship
Inclusion and Diversity: Partner with Indigenous communities to meet their research
needs while respecting First Nations data ownership and control
Community-mindedness: Increase the visibility of Science research and scholarship using
multiple platforms
Curiosity: Increase student research opportunities
Sustainability: Increase research partnerships and interaction with diverse segments of
the community
5.0 Inspiring lifelong learning through guided and skillful self-reflection
Inclusion and Diversity: Develop micro-credentials and other flexible, non-traditional
learning pathways
Community-mindedness: Increase partnerships at the local, regional, and national levels
to support student skill development curiosity: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in
all Science graduates
Sustainability: Invest in professional development for faculty, staff, students, and
members of the community
