Strategic Plan 2011 - 2013

The 2011-2013 Students’ Union Strategic Plan

The Union Bylaw directs the Executive and General Manager to undergo a comprehensive review of the Students’ Union’s strategic plan (i.e., mission, vision and values or guiding principles) of the organization every three years.  The original intent behind the directive was to assist elected officials holding a one-year term of office to take a longer view of the organization when creating their plans.

The current version of the Strategic Plan was adopted by the 67th Executive and included a recommitment to the Mission Statement and the redefinition and simplification of the vision statement, strategic pillars and guiding principles.

Our Mission

The SU exists to serve and represent the University of Calgary undergraduates. Through a unified voice we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of student life and the educational experience.

Our Vision and Strategic Pillars

We will provide the highest quality of service and representation to our constituents. Our aim is to become the core of student life at the University of Calgary by fostering a sense of pride and belonging.

Responsive and Service Oriented - We will strive to be flexible and focused on the experience of individual students. The needs of our members will drive service provision and organizational decision-making.

Community Building and Outreach - We will nurture a thriving campus culture by working with diverse stakeholders to strengthen relationships and provide support for their success.

Responsible Representation - We will be recognized as the definitive voice in all student matters and respected as an equal partner. We will actively seek to understand the needs of our constituents and will affect change on their behalf.

Our Guiding Principles

Affordability and Accessibility

We believe that post-secondary education should be available for people from all backgrounds, and financial limitations should not prevent anyone from obtaining an education.

Academic Focus and Policy Driven

We advocate for University of Calgary undergraduates based upon principled organizational stances and responsive policy that prioritizes the academic needs and experiences of our students.

Sustainable Growth

We build our organization to meet future needs of students in a responsible and environmentally conscious manner to ensure the lowest possible cost to students.

Good Governance

Through responsible governance, transparency and accountability, we make effective use of resources and lead the Union in the best interests of our members.