Strategic Planning
A Message from the President
Marking the University of Regina’s 50th anniversary during the 2024-2025 academic year has provided many opportunities for us to celebrate past accomplishments, and think about future possibilities.
In this spirit – and as we near the conclusion of our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – we look forward to building upon this remarkable work, and are now beginning the process of developing the University’s next strategic plan. Dr. Aziz Douai, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, has graciously agreed to lead this pivotal project. His experience and demonstrated expertise as a collaborative leader make him an excellent fit for this role.
The University Executive Team and the Board of Governors support the development of a strategic plan with a longer-term view than ever before – 10 to 15 years – which will allow for visionary thinking that will be innovative, inspirational, and aspirational. As we enter our next 50 years, the new plan will create a bold vision that will elevate the University of Regina through a focus on what we want to be.
As the strategic planning process unfolds, Dr. Douai will provide the University community with timely updates. In the meantime, thank you in advance for supporting this important work which truly affords us the opportunity for us to go far, together!
Yours sincerely,
Jeff Keshen
President and Vice-Chancellor
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about the strategic planning process at the University of Regina, please e-mail us at strategic.planning@uregina.ca.
Process
To aid Dr. Douai in the development of our new strategic plan, a steering committee comprising student, faculty, and staff representatives has been formed:
- Anne Lauf, Faculty Administrator, Faculty of Business
- Jenna Ives, Research Engagement Manager, Office of Research Services
- Marc Butikofer, Executive Director, University Advancement
- Marcel Decoste, Professor, Faculty of Arts
- Margot Hurlbert, Professor & Canada Research Chair, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
- Nathalie Reid, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
- Nick Carleton, Professor, Faculty of Arts
- Taiwo Afolabi, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Media Arts & Performance
- Whitney Blaisdell, PhD Student, Faculty of Education
- Zisis Papandreou, Professor, Faculty of Science
Commuity Engagement and Timeline
In the coming months there will be a variety of consultation sessions within and outside of the U of R campus, and we look forward to hearing from everyone with an interest in the future development of our community.
You can also provide your input online prior to November 30, 2025.
Please consider participating in these activities to help us ensure that our new Strategic Plan represents us all!
Consultation Sessions
Opportunities for feedback and engagement via meetings, surveys, online meetings, and social media will be announced throughout Spring/Summer and Fall 2025 and the information will be posted on the schedule below. If you have questions about any engagement activity, or cannot attend, you are invited to e-mail your views directly to the facilitation team.
The consultation process includes the following engagement activities:
- Come & Go Sessions:
- These sessions provide the opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and the community to offer general input about what they would like to see in the 2026 and beyond University of Regina Strategic Plan. The format of these sessions will be open and continuous with no formal presentation, allowing participants to come & go. If you are not able to attend, input can be provided anytime by e-mail.
- Town Hall Sessions:
- These sessions will be organized in a town hall style where participants will be given the opportunity to travel around the room and join conversations that focus on specific topics/questions related to the strategic plan.
Consultation Schedule
Coming soon!