Process and Phases | Principles of Engagement | Contact | 2019-2024 Plan
The Faculty of Education has launched the development of its new strategic plan for 2026–2031. This process will be shaped by meaningful input from both our internal and external communities, and guided by the evolving opportunities and challenges facing higher education. To better understand the context for this work, we invite you to explore our Draft Landscape Review, which outlines the broader environment in which the Faculty operates.
Process and phases
We begin with relationships, grounded in trust, respect, and connection—the foundation of meaningful work. Our strategic planning is inclusive and evolving, guided by the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We are deeply committed to centering the voices of Historically, Persistently, and Systemically Marginalized (HPSM) communities at every stage.
Our approach is circular—non-linear, reflective, and rooted in shared knowledge. With overlapping phases and space for emerging ideas, we move forward together, guided by reciprocity, collective vision, and deep listening.
Planning phases:
Phase 1: Planning (September – December 2024)
Establish the Strategic Plan team
Agree on the approach, guiding principles, and process
Phase 2: Listening (January – April 2025)
Facilitate cross-Faculty conversations
Phase 3: Development (May – June 2025)
Collect data and identify emerging themes
Phase 4: Drafting (July – September 2025)
Develop and validate strategic plan framework, actions, and milestones
Phase 5: Finalize + Launch (October – December 2025)
Agree on implementation approach and journey
Finalize, launch, and socialize plan
Phase 6: Implementation (January 2026)
Implement and sustain
Launch event
Principles of Engagement
Our principles are guided by the Four R’s—Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility (Kirkness & Barnhardt, 2001)—which embody the values that shape our engagement. We have also intentionally included Relationality and Equity as additional guiding principles that reflect our ongoing commitment to justice and inclusion.
Respect
We build trust through early and authentic engagement with diverse communities, honoring the unique histories, lands, and traditions of each.
Relevance
Diverse community voices are centered from the outset—shaping priorities and ensuring outcomes that are inclusive, meaningful and impactful.
Relationality
We prioritize deep and ongoing relationships, recognizing the interconnectedness between people, place, and purpose.
Reciprocity
We engage with humility and transparency, respecting community autonomy and being clear about accountability.
Equity
We are committed to equity, actively reflecting on and adapting our practices to ensure inclusive and responsive engagement.
Contact
If you have any questions about our strategic planning process, please contact strategy.educ@ubc.ca.
View the 2019 – 2024 Strategic Plan
