Further Together

While a spectrum of life skills are supported and honed in the post-secondary environment, our College exists, fundamentally, to support students to achieve their learning goals. Cambrian needs to lead the way in pedagogy, teaching models and learning modes, including flexible,traditional, hybrid and online approaches that meet the diverse needs of modern learners.

As post-secondary education becomes more influenced by technology, so is it influenced by demographics, both domestically and internationally, and by the expectations of modern learners. In addition to embracing the digital world, colleges like Cambrian need to consider learning spaces and gathering places that reflect the ever-changing world around us.

Modern colleges are no longer confined to or defined by their original geographic locations. As all aspects of our lives become increasingly globalized, so must education. Bringing international learners to our campuses is an important first step, but it is just the beginning of what is possible and necessary. Recruitment and retention, cultural competency and safety, and rethinking the borders of education and the partnerships that enable it, must be front of mind for competitive institutions.

Actions toward reconciliation continue to move slowly across our country. There is so much more to do, including much greater levels of listening. The post-secondary sector can play an important role. Honouring and respecting the lands on which we teach and learn will always be a foundational value of our College. But more, we will celebrate the richness of Indigenous culture on campus and continue to listen and grow together.

Best-in-class faculty expertise, modern facilities, and student bodies highly trained in practical, hands-on, real world scenarios, are key competitive advantages for applied research success in many Canadian colleges. This also means the environment grows more competitive each year. Building strong and productive relationships, innovating with industry partners, and keeping pace with sector-specific, technological, and workforce changes, are strengths Cambrian can build on in this new evolution as a research-intensive College.

No community, regardless of strategic ability, financial strength, or any other measure of excellence, can be strong if it is not well. As well-being emerges as the most pressing topic of conversation in modern institutions and workplaces, Cambrian is naming and embracing well- being as an important, stand-alone strategic priority. The positive effects of a clear commitment to well-being will extend to students, faculty and staff.

No leading businesses or institutions can claim authority or excellence in any industry today without considering environmental impact and stewardship. Informed environmental stewardship is more than a sound strategy. It is a human imperative. At Cambrian, we are committed to going beyond expectations and considering the environment in every aspect of our work, from straightforward tactics like electricity management and waste diversion, to targeted programs, learning strategies and curriculum outcomes.

Colleges are, by design, integral to the communities they call home. This grounding in community and our ability to impact regional economies is key to mutual strength and success. Building upon our 50-year history of supporting regional growth, through collaboration and partnerships, Cambrian will continue to strengthen the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve, and extend our experience, expertise and services across our province.