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• relationships and collaboration with the Aboriginal
peoples of Alberta;
• collaboration with national and international Christian
higher education institutions;
• study abroad opportunities; intercultural awareness
and literacy.

2. Strengthen Teaching & Research
The University will prioritize the development of innovative
programs, pedagogy, research and practices that engage
students, alumni and our community. Examples include:

• increase science lab facilities to facilitate additional
physical education related courses in kinesiology and
health sciences.

4. Empower People
The University will prioritize practices that empower and
equip people to thrive and grow. Examples include:
• refresh an understanding and practice around
university governance and decision-making;
• create a culture of encouragement, recognition and
celebration of accomplishments;

• add opportunities for intercultural and global learning;

• design a new employee orientation program;

• create an Interdisciplinary Centre for Christian Thought
and Action, building on the strengths of the Micah
Centre, Theology and Philosophy;

• provide regular training and development opportunities
for employees;

• add at least five new programs;
• develop certificate programs for adult learners;
• complete programs currently under development including Physical Education/Kinesiology/Health Sciences
degree and Sociology four-year degree;
• create a faculty-led Centre for Advancing Research Engagement (CARE);
• develop at least 10 different and new public offerings –
lectures, certificates, and online webinars.

3. Equip Student Success
The University will prioritize programs and practices that
equip all learners to thrive throughout their academic
career and a lifetime of active engagement in their
communities. Examples include:

• create regular training for all new and continuing
supervisors at all levels;
• participate in a best workplaces survey for
benchmarking, investing in best practices and setting
appropriate goals.

5. Advance Sustainability
The University will prioritize financial and ecological
sustainability. Examples include:
• develop and execute a Strategic Enrollment Strategy that
increases the total undergraduate headcount to 1,000
students and 500 adult learners;
• strengthen relationship and collaboration with The
King’s Foundation;
• foster a new generation of giving through creative projects
that engage alumni;

• create a Learning Centre to support students with a variety of academic support needs;

• investing in software and training to facilitate budget
planning and accountability;

• create a career and professional development centre;

• establish a multi-year plan for debt reduction;

• invite King’s alumni to present their workplace learning,
mentor undergraduates and recruit King’s graduates to
their places of employment ;

• develop and execute a revised Campus Master Plan that
is ecologically responsible and innovative;

• develop campus spaces that foster well-being, learning,
community engagement, and sustainability;

• explore focused opportunities to expand revenue streams,
for example a day care for the children of King’s
employees, students and the community.

• renovate the cafeteria to create a functional,
attractive eatery;
• conduct a feasibility study on using our land for educational purposes related to community gardens, creation
care and sustainability;

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