Priorities & Measures
Community Engagement
Langara’s deep and reciprocal relationships with myriad communities and governments strengthen our ability to provide outstanding learning experiences for our students.
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Create mutually beneficial partnerships with communities, industries, and our alumni.
Number of students participating in applied research* projects
2021 Progress
33 per year
2020 Baseline
12 per year
2025 Target
40 per year
Number of community partners engaged in College-led applied research* projects
2021 Progress
8 total partners
2020 Baseline
2 per year
2025 Target
6 per year
Number of service learning (volunteer) hours generated by students each year
2021 Progress
2020 Baseline
2025 Target
Expand or deepen engagement with community partners (e.g. VOLT, School Boards, Indigenous Nations and communities)
2021 Progress
14 events, including: VOLT Homecoming, Community Change Program Welcome Week, VOLT Volunteer Fair, Sustainability Student Ambassador Program, National Volunteer Week.
2020 Baseline
Establish baseline.
2025 Target
10% increase over baseline.
Number of individuals and organizations contributing to the Langara College Foundation each year
2021 Progress
959 individuals
We’ve seen significant engagement across several stakeholder groups, including donors, sponsors, affinity partners, businesses, and more. Previous years were 668 (2019), 681 (2020).
2020 Baseline
488 individuals
2025 Target
610 individuals
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Strengthen relationships with all levels of government – Indigenous, federal, provincial, and municipal.
Implemented comprehensive government relations plan
2021 Progress
Implementation to begin in 2022 showcasing Langara’s strengths and opportunities, and how we are an impactful partner in the execution of the provincial government’s mandate letter.
2020 Baseline
Create plan.
2025 Target
Plan implemented.
*In contrast to fundamental research, which seeks to expand human knowledge for its own sake, applied research is the dedicated pursuit of innovative solutions to specific, practical problems faced by individuals, organizations, or society at large. Typically, applied research involves a mutually beneficial collaboration between an external organization and the College, often underwritten by government funding agencies.
