FAS Future Directions 2025 Presentation at Faculty Council 1st April 2016
FAS is Thinking Beyond
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FAS the starting point: who we are a federation of foundational disciplines a generator of fundamental knowledge and scholarship a vibrant research environment a platform for flexible methodologies an engine for interdisciplinary experimentation a Faculty with connecting hubs Integrative and community engaged
FAS the consultation process Phase 1 ( ) Idea groups, Idea cafés, Surveys, Speaker series Phase 2 (2016- now) Faculty questionnaire for the academic units, Workshops and Consultations with Chairs, Meeting with students, alumni, staff and faculty (more to come…)
FAS we have heard what matters
FAS our values Excellence Innovation/Creativity Knowledge sharing Flexibility/Permeability/Fluidity Diversity and Inclusivity Engagement Social justice Integrity and Transparency Pride
FAS is The FAS is a federation of energized, engaged and committed people who incite and generate imaginative exchanges and actions in research and teaching, in learning and discovering.
FAS our 2025 ambition Be a uniquely defined powerhouse of interdisciplinary teaching, learning and scholarship in Canada and beyond
FAS principles (multiplier effect) Leveraging Impact Transparency Accountability Convergence Synergy Flexibility Sustainability
FAS reimagines (Inter/trans/multi/pluri)disciplinarity Academic curriculum and delivery Student experience Cross-cutting-edge research Places and events Processes, procedures, governance
FAS how to Incentivize change Experiment with pilot projects Activate the multiplier effect Leverage community partnerships Strategize/align international initiatives Foster collaborations Be visible, be known
FAS needs to Own the budget
FAS projects… The Mapping project (Leveraging what we do well) The Curriculum Renewal project The Beyond project: Beyond disciplines Beyond the walls Beyond frontiers Learning from Others Mind the Gap project La Francophonie project LabLife project The FAS Digital project
FAS thinking beyond ψ
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FAS thinking beyond Ψ Theme/problem driven Incubator of ideas Facilitator of projects Coordination hub for initiatives Platform for experimentation
FAS still in consultation phase Send us your feedback