Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane is reaching out to share his vision for the university as part of the five-part discussion series, For the Future. Exploring the strategic goals of Principal Deane’s plan, the series offers an insider’s perspective into how this new vision will be achieved.
“We want to share a bold new vision for the future of Queen’s with our alumni,” Principal Deane notes. “As the world changes, Queen’s must be poised to build upon its successes while preparing itself to compete in a global environment that brings with it new challenges and exciting opportunities. This vision calls for the development and implementation of a comprehensive, equity-focused, and integrated program of global engagement that includes active, strategic partnerships, enhanced student and faculty mobility, and teaching and learning reform oriented toward a pluralistic and culturally relevant global environment.”
Re-imagining Education for Impact
The series begins March 31 in Toronto with a virtual event and in-person event, Re-imagining Education for Impact. This inaugural event examines how Queen’s is driving innovation and change inside and outside the classroom and preparing students to make a positive impact on the world. Panelists will discuss and consider how the new vision advances student learning through creative and innovative ways better preparing students to have impact in their chosen careers and throughout their lives.
The in-person portion of the launch takes place at the Fermenting Cellar, a 19th-century timber and Kingston limestone building that serves as the marquee event space in Toronto’s historic Distillery District. The remaining sessions in the series will be virtual, with panels hosted live from cities across the country to bring the university’s strategic goals to the larger Queen’s community.
“The university’s new strategy is largely about the enormous potential of Queen’s to have a positive impact locally, nationally and globally,” Principal Deane says. “We are doing great things and we aspire to do even more. We accomplish this by cultivating excellence and leadership in our students, supporting groundbreaking research, and ensuring the university respects and fosters meaningful community partnerships. These are all areas where Queen’s alumni can play a valuable role realizing this shared vision.”
