Mission, Vision, and Values Statement

Mission

Our mission is to develop and lead international activities to support TRU’s economic sustainability and provide TRU students, faculty, and staff with opportunities for global engagement – including opportunities for global learning, research, teaching, and professional development.

Vision

We are:

A proactive and innovative unit connected to other units on campus to serve student learning and TRU’s vision statement.

A partner in the development of globally minded graduates.

A driving force for the global engagement of TRU communities.

A Social Enterprise recognized abroad and at home for positive impact in international education.

Values

We believe in:

Student engagement and success

Supporting excellence; high quality curricular and extra-curricular education; and career success.

Global mindedness

Knowledge of history, events, and global issues.

Capacity for intercultural communication, cultural self-awareness, flexibility, adaptability, and working with multiple perspectives.

Appreciation of diversity, empathy, openness, concern for the world, for the environment, and for social issues.

Recognizing potential

The growth of individuals, entrepreneurial spirit, expertise and global/local community development.

Collaboration

Inclusiveness, respect, honesty, transparency, trust, and openness.

Principles of Social Enterprise

As an integral part of our revenue generating mandate – social, cultural, and/or environmental outcomes.