Meera Anand

This Academic Plan for Simon Fraser University's Dialogue and Engagement unit outlines its strategic direction from 2025 to 2030, aiming to foster dialogue and engagement within the university and with external communities. The plan focuses on four primary goals: playing a leadership role in advancing SFU's institutional initiatives, acting as a convener for influential parties to address pressing issues and policy, curating high-quality public conversations for reciprocal learning, and producing and mobilizing knowledge to expand capacities for meaningful dialogue across differences. It is committed to upholding SFU's vision of an inclusive and sustainable future by promoting knowledge exchange, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

This Academic Plan outlines a five-year roadmap for the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, focusing on renewal and transformation. It aims to support, renew, and build upon strengths in research, scholarship, teaching, and professional development. Key strategic goals include enhancing faculty governance, improving student recruitment, retention, and success, renewing courses and programs, fostering research excellence, strengthening educational and research partnerships, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. These efforts are guided by core values emphasizing Indigeneity, Equity, Global Engagement, and a Culture of Inquiry, all contributing to an inclusive and sustainable future.

This Academic Plan for the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology at Simon Fraser University outlines six strategic priorities: transforming the faculty member experience, empowering research excellence, elevating and supporting staff members, creating the future of teaching and learning, connecting and sharing knowledge, and engaging with the community and world. The plan aims to strengthen individual units, foster collaboration, and align with the university's overarching strategic goals.

This Academic Plan for Student Services at Simon Fraser University (SFU) outlines the strategic direction for supporting students throughout their university journey, aligning with the broader SFU 2025-2030 Academic Plan. The plan focuses on five key priorities: supporting enrollment goals; improving service delivery efficacy and efficiency; advancing Truth and Reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenization; strengthening equity, diversity, and inclusion; and ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation. The overall aim is to transform the student experience, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive campus community through strategic enrolment management and continuous improvement.

The SFU Academic Plan (2025-2030) provides a framework to align academic activities with the university's overall strategy, aiming to advance its mission as a leading research institution and provide an exceptional learning environment. Developed during a period of budget constraint, the plan outlines six key focus areas: Program Development and Curriculum Renewal, Research Excellence, Decolonization and Indigenization, Inclusive Excellence and Access, Internationalization and Global Engagement, and Institutional Effectiveness. These areas are designed to strengthen SFU's role and reputation as a research-intensive university, ensure an outstanding educational experience, and contribute to an inclusive and sustainable future.