In 2022, recognizing the profound shifts in post-secondary education, including technological advances, evolving student expectations, financial pressures, and increasing accountability, the ARUCC Board initiated a comprehensive strategic planning process to reflect on the organization’s role and renew its mandate for the future.

The consultation was broad and inclusive, engaging hundreds of members from across Canada during a period still shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of this time, participation was strong and engaged, demonstrating the community’s deep commitment to ARUCC’s mission and its future direction.

The Strategic Plan is the culmination of that work. It establishes a renewed Mission and Vision for ARUCC and identifies three guiding pillars: Development, Community, and Advocacy,