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Dr. Jeff Keshen
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 The University of Regina's motto - As One Who Serves - inspires all aspects of our work in the Office of the President. Through our collective commitment to the University's 2020-2025 strategic plan, entitled kahkiyaw kiwâhkô mâkaninawak, we are doing our utmost to fulfill the University's three-part academic mission of teaching, research, and service to community. I invite you to explore our website to see how we are making the University of Regina the best possible place to live, work, study, and make a difference in the world. — Jeff Keshen, PhD, President and Vice-Chancellor

About the President

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Dr. Jeff Keshen is a distinguished academic leader and scholar dedicated to advancing the strategic direction of the university, fostering community engagement, and developing leaders of tomorrow.

Assuming the role of President and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2021, Dr. Keshen became the University of Regina's eighth President. In doing so, he joined an esteemed lineage of leaders who left enduring legacies of academic excellence and institutional advancement over the University's 50-year history.

Key Initiatives

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University of Regina Strategic Plan

 The title of our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, All Our Relations, is the English equivalent of a phrase familiar to most North American First Nations Peoples often used to formally acknowledge the interconnectedness of family and all their relations including those that walk on two feet, those that walk on four feet, those that swim in the great waters, those that fly in the sky and those that crawl on their bellies.

All Our Relations signifies a strong sense of mutuality and interdependence embodying respect for each other in thought, word, or deed. In this spirit, the University of Regina believes that our strength lies in our relationships and our interconnectedness and that together we are stronger. We believe in the power of community and by acknowledging All Our Relations we can honour who we are, where we are, where we have been, and where we are going.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

 The implementation of the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is integral to the University of Regina 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, entitled Kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak - All Our Relations. EDI is embedded in the Strategic Plan as an institutional value promoting equitable systems and inclusion across all levels - staff, faculty, leadership, students and notably individuals who identify with an equity-deserving group. The implementation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is poised to steer the University of Regina towards a reflection of the diverse and inclusive world we aspire to create.

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Indigenous Engagement

The University of Regina’s Office of Indigenous Engagement serves the entire University community, including its three federated colleges, the First Nations University of Canada, Campion College, and Luther College.  The Office is a leader of Indigenous excellence on campus and is responsive to and seeks direction from various partners and community members throughout Regina and the province of Saskatchewan.

President's Awards and Funding

Each year, the President's Office sponsors a number of awards and funding opportunities. Select a link to learn more about these awards.

Alumni Awards for Excellence

The University of Regina and the Alumni Association are proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our most accomplished faculty in the areas of teaching, graduate research mentorship, research and service. The faculty’s contributions in these areas enrich student experience, enhance the production of knowledge and technological innovation, and enrich our communities. For more information about the Awards for Excellence and for deadlines on application, visit the Alumni Relations website.

President's Awards for Service Excellence

Each year, the President recognizes employees who have consistently demonstrated outstanding service to the University community, either individually or as a team. The individual awards are divided into five categories Service Excellence; Creative Initiative; University Spirit; Safety Leadership – Academic and Non-Academic and one team award for Innovation. Information is located on UR Source (employees only).

President's Distinguished Graduate Student Award

This award recognizes outstanding academic performance in a graduate program. It is open to all graduate students at the Master's or Doctoral level who have a thesis or exhibition deemed meritorious by the Examining Committee and who apply for Fall Convocation and graduates of the previous Spring Convocation.

President's Teaching and Learning Scholars Program

The President's Teaching and Learning Scholars Program is designed to enhance the culture of learning at our University by allowing faculty and staff to explore innovative method of teaching. This program is sponsored each year by the President and Vice-Chancellor, and administered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Details about the program, including application criteria and annual deadlines, can be found at the President's Teaching and Learning Scholars Program section of the Centre for Teaching and Learning's website.

Conference Funding

Employees can apply for funds to support academic or administrative conferences hosted by the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. Please visit the Executive Offices UR Source page (employees only) for more information.

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