St. Francis Xavier University

This document presents key metrics tracking StFX University's progress towards its 2027-28 strategic goals. The plan is organized around five main pillars: Academically Driven, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Community, Responsive, and Sustainability, with detailed metrics provided for each area to monitor ongoing performance and guide actions.

St. Francis Xavier University's Accessibility Plan outlines the institution's commitment and approach to advancing accessibility, focusing on identifying, removing, and preventing barriers for persons with disabilities. The plan addresses key areas such as teaching, learning, research, information and communication, goods and services, employment, transportation, and the built environment. It aims to foster an equitable and accessible university community and contributes to Nova Scotia's provincial goal of being barrier-free by 2030.

This document outlines St. Francis Xavier University's Residence Renewal initiative, building upon recommendations from 2017 and 2022 reviews to improve residence culture. The plan focuses on enhancing inclusion, academic success, wellbeing, safety, and healthy social engagement. Key strategic recommendations include establishing a Director, Residence role, developing formal Residence Community Living Standards, addressing role clarity among staff and student leaders, and transitioning Residence Life Coordinators to live-in roles. Aligned with the 'Being Xaverian' approach and the 'StFX Student Experience and Opportunity Plan,' the initiative aims to create a flourishing campus environment, address student needs, and foster positive community development.

This document is a progress report on St. Francis Xavier University's Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. The plan focuses on addressing the underrepresentation of four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities) within Canada Research Chair allocations. Key objectives include maintaining target representation, retaining diverse CRCs, ensuring policies and agreements support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in hiring, and expanding university supports for a more inclusive working environment. The overall aim is to achieve equity targets and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institutional culture.

This document outlines St. Francis Xavier University's Student Experience and Opportunity Plan, which is presented as an accountability framework. The plan is structured around three strategic pillars: optimizing the first-year experience, strengthening mental health and well-being supports and services, and fostering early and ongoing engagement with experiential learning. It aims to enhance student transition, success, and overall well-being through various initiatives and partnerships.