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Strategic Plan & Priorities
Since 2023, SFU Graduate Studies has been seeking input on its future. We reached out to key SFU community members to identify essential priorities, strategies and actions for 2025-2030, while also aligning this work with What’s Next: The SFU Strategy, SFU's Strategic Research Plan and SFU's Academic Plan.
The result of this collaboration is our Strategic Plan and Priorities. We look forward to undertaking this work and to continuing to engage with SFU community members and partners to achieve our goals. We also look forward to posting progress on how we're meeting our goals below.
Graduate Studies oversees the lifecycle of graduate students from initial inquiries to application, admission, registration and convocation. Key functions of GS include the following:
- admissions and recruitment support for applicants and academic units;
- oversight and development of scholarships, awards, and Graduate General Regulations;
- academic supports for students and supervisors;
- maintenance of student records;
- curricular supports including new program development;
- professional development and student experience support; and
- interdisciplinary graduate programming.
Graduate Studies is a highly collaborative unit that responds quickly to concerns. We provide training and resources and advocate for students, supervisors and academic units as they navigate the funding, research and curricular landscapes.
Graduate Studies Mission, Vision and Values
Graduate Studies Vision, Mission and Values guide the work we do as we set a shared path for the future.
Vision
To be the hub of support for inclusive excellence and equity in graduate education and research.
Mission
We support and connect the SFU graduate community. Using an equitable approach to enhancing the graduate student journey, we honour each person's unique gifts as they pursue and share new skills and knowledge.
Values
- Resourceful: We are a proactive and supportive unit. By using creative solutions, we adapt to the ever-changing graduate landscape.
- Community-minded: We identify and bridge the diversity of our graduate community toward shared goals.
- Collaborative: We engage with partners to find common ground and develop balanced outcomes.
- Transparent: We are open and honest in the work we do, building trust and accountability to create a positive work environment.
- Respectful: Embracing a people-first approach, we work hard to support everyone with dignity and understanding.
Progress & Updates
Coming soon!