Shaping the Future S T RAT EG IC INNOVATION PLAN 2022-25 “Over the coming decade, technological, economic, and social changes will arise faster than ever before. At VCC, we will be ready.” ­– Ajay Patel VCC President and CEO We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial. 1 Strategic Innovation Priorities The five priorities in this Strategic Innovation Plan represent VCC’s ambitions as a leading post-secondary institution in B.C. while also establishing tangible, shared goals. Academic Innovation Campuses of the Future Deliver sustainable programming accessible and responsive to the diverse and changing learner, community, and employer needs. Design spaces and infrastructures optimized for all learner and employee success and wellbeing. Operational Excellence Advance system integration, risk management, and fiscal responsibility through capacity building and digital transformation. FIVE PRIORITIES Engaged Communities Empowered People and Inclusive Culture Cultivate innovative and accessible people services committed to inclusion, wellness, and development for all employees. Foster meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships that expand opportunities, community impact, and industry recognition. 3 Academic Innovation Campuses of the Future Deliver sustainable programming accessible and responsive to the diverse and changing learner, community, and employer needs Design spaces and infrastructures optimized for all learner and employee success and wellbeing INDIGENIZATION BY DECOLONIZATION & RECONCILIATION INDIGENIZATION BY DECOLONIZATION & RECONCILIATION Reflect and respect Indigenous knowledge, culture and history in academic planning and delivery. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Review and renew curricula and teaching practices for greater inclusion of diverse ways of knowing and being. STUDENT EXPERIENCE Develop, optimize, and embed workflows to transform student experience by meeting learners where they are in a student-centred approach. EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Build a diverse educational delivery model that supports lifelong learning and responds to evolving student, community, and employer needs. FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Deliver sustainable programming and student services that align with our institutional values, community, and labour market demands. VCC / STRATEGIC INNOVATION PLAN 2022 - 25 Foster belonging and well-being by integrating the context and priorities of Indigenous communities in campus design and planning. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Demonstrate universal and intercultural principles for equitable access to spaces and diverse experiences in learning and working. CAMPUS PLANS Advance the Campus Master Plan and develop a strategic campus stewardship plan for our current facilities. ENVIRONMENT Commit to environmental sustainability by expanding existing and introducing new initiatives for climate justice and emergency management. TECHNOLOGY Develop a technology infrastructure that supports education and service delivery on-campus and in virtual spaces. 5 Empowered People and Inclusive Culture Engaged Communities Cultivate innovative and accessible people services committed to inclusion, wellness, and development for all employees Foster meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships that expand opportunities, community impact, and industry recognition INDIGENIZATION BY DECOLONIZATION & RECONCILIATION INDIGENIZATION BY DECOLONIZATION & RECONCILIATION Review and reimagine People Services through the lens of decolonization and reconciliation. Deepen our relationships with Indigenous communities that are reciprocal and respectful of their perspectives and priorities. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Create a culturally aware and inclusive workplace that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success. Engage equity-deserving groups and local cultural diaspora in meaningful collaborations that contribute to our diverse communities. RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES BRAND Build a respectful and safe work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination for all employees. Build a strong college presence through a strategic brand and communications plan that engages new opportunities. MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING FOUNDATION & ALUMNI Promote employee well-being by embedding all aspects of health into work culture. Leverage our alumni and donor relations to expand educational opportunities and support major capital projects through strategic fundraising. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Foster a robust talent-base by supporting career and professional development, advancement opportunities, and succession planning. VCC / STRATEGIC INNOVATION PLAN 2022 - 25 PARTNERSHIPS Grow external partnerships and associations that increase our community impact and industry recognition. 7 Operational Excellence Indigenization Advance system integration, risk management, and fiscal responsibility through capacity building and digital transformation The vision and commitment to reconciliation have been foundational in the development of VCC’s Strategic Innovation Plan and are paramount to its accountability and success. INDIGENIZATION BY DECOLONIZATION & RECONCILIATION Review College policies and procedures through the lens of decolonization and reconciliation. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Renew operational practices and languages for greater access, equity, and inclusion. VCC’s journey towards decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation is rooted in a thoughtful understanding of history, an acknowledgement of past and persisting racism, and a commitment to improve educational and career outcomes for Indigenous people in B.C. Current projects that support Indigenous student success include: RISK REGISTER • Identify formalized strategies and processes to mitigate institutional risk. • SYSTEM INNOVATION Advance system integration, access, and user experience through digital transformation across the institution. Priority enrolment Indigenous-focused program delivery • Indigenous advisors and Elders on campus • Indigenous student ambassadors • Gathering spaces FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Develop financial stewardship initiatives and diverse revenue strategies that promote budgetary literacy and fiscal health. 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