All members of the UBC community have an important role to play in shaping our future, and we want to hear from you as we refresh our strategic plan. The engagement process for our refresh will unfold through 2024/25 with a program of activity on both campuses, including pop-up events, in-person and online workshops, online feedback and direct outreach.
Online survey
We Want Your Feedback!
To ensure these emerging themes align with your vision for UBC in 2050, we invite you to participate in a short survey. Your input will help ensure the themes reflect the diverse perspectives of our community.
- Step 1: Read the 25-Year Vision Summary of Themes
- Step 2: Complete the survey – Deadline February 7, 2025
What we heard: engagement feedback
Key pressures impacting higher education
Participants highlighted eight key pressures facing higher education, including: changing demographics; value proposition for higher education; increased costs; decreased funding; need to continue to embrace innovative ways of teaching and learning; artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital futures; globalization and geo-political uncertainty; and identity and belongingness during times of uncertainty and change. It is anticipated that these factors will influence UBC’s direction over the next 25 years.
25-year vision summary of themes
Through the engagement process, 16 core themes emerged that outline the aspirations for UBC in 2050. These themes reflect a broad, collective vision that will guide UBC’s evolution over the next 25 years, grounded in the values and concerns of the UBC community. For a concise overview of each theme, see 25-Year Vision Summary of Themes.
