A bold and future-focused vision, Strategic Plan 2030 sets the course for Loyalist College over the next five years.
Developed through extensive consultation with students, employees, alumni, and industry and community partners, this plan reflects our collective insights. Together, we asked: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? And how can we continue to be a leader in accessible, career-focused education in Eastern Ontario?
At the heart of the plan is a renewed commitment to our purpose: to empower learners, drive social advancement, and strengthen the communities we proudly serve.
Building on the foundation of our previous strategic plan, and guided by our core values of Caring, Accountable, Inclusive, Creative, and Engaging, this new plan reflects an evolution in both focus and direction.
We’ve refreshed our Mission and Vision and embraced three guiding mindsets:
- Truth and Reconciliation
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
We’ve also introduced three strategic pillars to shape our collective efforts:
- Nurturing Talent and Potential
- Advancing Innovative and Flexible Learning and Applied Research
- Strengthening Connections and Impact
These pillars reaffirm our commitment to student and employee success, applied research, and inclusive community partnerships, positioning Loyalist to remain agile and resilient in a rapidly changing post-secondary landscape.
Strategic Plan 2030 is more than a roadmap – it’s a shared vision. It invites all of us to imagine what’s possible when we move forward together, aligned in purpose.
Strategic Pillar 1
Nurturing talent and potential
- Enhance success and growth opportunities
- Foster an inclusive and caring community
- Invest in personal and professional development
- Celebrate achievement and collaboration
Strategic Pillar 2
Advancing innovative and flexible learning and applied research
- Expand and evolve learning pathways
- Drive impactful applied research and collaboration
- Integrate Indigenous Knowledges
- Harness technology for enhanced learning and
applied research
Strategic Pillar 3
Strengthening connections and impact
- Advance Indigenous inclusion and leadership
- Foster collaborative partnerships
- Establish campuses as community hubs
- Empower community-led initiatives
- Ensure institutional sustainability
Vision
Advancing our communities through transformative learning and collaborative leadership.
Mission
Empowering learners to realize their potential through responsive and accessible education, applied research and strategic partnerships that drive social advancement.
Values
Caring
We attend to, and focus on the individual and collective success of our students, faculty, staff, and community by providing deep and broad supports
Creative
We design customized solutions for the real-world challenges that face our students, faculty, staff, and industry and community partners
Engaging
We build relationships by using all relevant communication channels to listen and respond to our students, faculty, staff, and industry and community partners
Inclusive
We eliminate barriers to the full and meaningful participation of all our students, faculty, staff, and industry and community partners, in the activities of the College
Accountable
We are each responsible for our individual actions and for contributing to the collective success of the College
Mindsets
Mindsets are the guiding perspectives or attitudes that will shape how we approach challenges, make decisions and create strategies, influencing our actions and culture in all areas of work and life.
Truth and reconciliation
A commitment to acknowledging the truth of historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and taking action towards meaningful reconciliation through education, partnership and respect for Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
An intentional approach to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background or identity, have equitable access to opportunities, are valued for their diversity, and experience an inclusive and accessible environment that supports their success, well-being and sense of belonging.
Sustainability
An ongoing commitment to environmental, social and economic responsibility, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that our actions contribute to the well-being of future generations and strengthen the health of our planet and communities.