Strategic Priorities
Excellence in Programs, Teaching, and Learning
We’re empowering faculty to lead with excellence—by supporting inclusive, innovative teaching and developing responsive programming that aligns with the needs of learners and communities.”
Actions
- Support faculty with professional learning, mentorship, and tools to deliver inclusive, high-impact instruction.
- Streamline program development through Academic Centres to better meet labour market, community, and student needs.
- Expand partnerships that connect students to applied learning, research, and clear educational pathways.
Langara’s new Academic Centres will strengthen program quality, improve responsiveness, and foster collaboration across departments. The Centres will enable the College to revise or develop programs more efficiently—especially those aligned with green jobs, digital literacy, and social innovation—while responding to labour market trends, social needs, and Indigenous perspectives.
Faculty will be supported to lead instructional excellence through mentorship, professional learning, and the adoption of inclusive, high-impact teaching practices. This includes innovative approaches such as field schools, applied projects, and culturally responsive assessments. Collaboration between faculty and student services will help integrate support directly into the academic experience.
The Centres will also expand applied research, work-integrated learning, and academic pathways through deeper partnerships with employers, government, and civil society. Programs will reflect Langara’s commitments to reconciliation, sustainability, and student success—creating meaningful learning environments and better transitions for learners. These efforts will build a culture of excellence that supports both faculty and students.
Student Success, Recruitment, and Retention
We’re here to support every step of the student journey—by creating welcoming pathways into Langara, helping students stay and succeed, and ensuring they leave prepared to thrive in life and work.”
Actions
- Deliver integrated academic, personal, and career supports that reflect the diversity of our students
- Use data and new technologies to recruit and retain students effectively and equitably
- Prepare learners to thrive in a changing world—and contribute meaningfully to reconciliation
Student success is at the heart of Langara’s mission. Through our Strategic Enrolment Management Plan, we will adopt data-informed recruitment strategies and strengthen retention through guided pathways and intentional partnerships. Holistic supports—such as advising, mentorship, and career development—will be embedded within the student experience and guided by Langara’s EDI Framework.
We will work to remove barriers to access before students arrive, ensuring equitable opportunities for all learners. Recruitment efforts will use analytics, AI tools, and personalized engagement to reach diverse prospective students.
All members of the Langara community play a role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. We aim to cultivate a future-ready student body prepared for life, work, and study on Musqueam territory—and to contribute to reconciliation.
The Centres will also expand applied research, work-integrated learning, and academic pathways through deeper partnerships with employers, government, and civil society. Programs will reflect Langara’s commitments to reconciliation, sustainability, and student success—creating meaningful learning environments and better transitions for learners. These efforts will build a culture of excellence that supports both faculty and students.
Human Capacity
Our people are our strength, and we’re building a vibrant, inclusive workplace where faculty and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Actions
- Attract and retain skilled employees through inclusive hiring, succession planning, and wellness support.
- Invest in professional development to help employees grow and adapt to change.
- Embed EDI, Indigenization, and reconciliation across all people practices and policies.
Langara is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Our talent strategy focuses on inclusive recruitment, equitable hiring, and succession planning to attract and retain people who support student success.
Guided by our People Plan, we will strengthen a diverse and engaged employee community while enhancing wellness and aiming to be recognized as a Top Employer in BC. Through mentorship, leadership development, and access to learning tools, we will help employees grow and adapt to change.
Any investments in new technologies will be matched with practical training. EDI, Indigenization, and reconciliation will be embedded across all people practices—through inclusive policies, culturally responsive training, and a focus on psychological safety—to ensure all employees can thrive.
Technology Utilization
We’re embracing technology to improve learning, streamline services, and make sure everyone at Langara has access to the digital tools they need to succeed—today and in the future.”
Actions
- Modernize Langara’s digital infrastructure through the transition to Workday Student and other critical upgrades.
- Expand equitable access to educational technology that supports inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning.
- Equip students, faculty, and staff with the tools and training needed to succeed in a technology-enabled environment.
Langara is modernizing its digital infrastructure to create a more sustainable, accessible, and student-centred learning environment. A signature initiative is the transition to Workday Student, a major modernization of our Student Information System. This long-term project will streamline how students access services and navigate their education.
Investments in smart classrooms, digital platforms, and applied research spaces will foster innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement. As we adopt and upgrade technologies, we will do so in alignment with Langara’s commitments to equity, sustainability, and Indigenization. Ensuring equitable access to digital tools will support inclusion and remove barriers to participation—so that all students can succeed in a technology-enabled future.
Campus Development
We’re transforming our campus to be more sustainable, welcoming, and connected to Musqueam land and culture—so everyone can feel a stronger sense of belonging and place.”
Actions
- Finalize and begin to implement a Campus Master Plan rooted in sustainability and Indigenous principles.
- Invest in energy-efficient infrastructure and learning spaces that support innovation and student success.
- Explore strategic partnerships to support student housing and enhance the campus experience.
Langara’s refreshed Campus Master Plan will guide development grounded in sustainability and Indigenous principles, including relationality and reciprocal relationships. A core priority is uplifting Musqueam voices and respectfully representing their culture and history across campus planning and stewardship.
Faculty will be supported to lead instructional excellence through mentorship, professional learning, and the adoption of inclusive, high-impact teaching practices. This includes innovative approaches such as field schools, applied projects, and culturally responsive assessments. Collaboration between faculty and student services will help integrate support directly into the academic experience.
The Plan will address academic infrastructure needs while upgrading learning environments to support innovation, excellence, and student success. Our campus renewal will help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by reducing environmental impact through green infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials.
We will also pursue partnerships to expand access to student housing and strengthen the campus experience. Together, these actions will support a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready campus community.
