P15 Blog (2018-2019)

Welcome to the P15 archive for the 2018-2019 school year. P15 is a blog by Carleton University’s 15th President, Benoit-Antoine Bacon on topics of interest to the campus community. Click here for the latest updates.

Monday, June 24, 2019

On Strategic Planning

I’ve been looking back on recent Carleton strategic plans, in particular Defining Dreams (2009-2013) and the recently completed Collaboration, Leadership and Resilience (2013-2018). Overall, I would say that the vision and... More

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

On the Meaning and Power of Convocation

It's that time of year again. Academia runs on a predictable yearly cycle that I've come to love. It starts with a great roar in the fall and ends in the renewed beauty of spring with the ritual of Convocation. Rituals are powerful.... More

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

On Fundraising for Impact

We can all take pride! About two months ago we reached our Collaborate Campaign objective of $300 million, and tomorrow (April 17) we will officially close the campaign with more than $308,000,000 raised. Please join us in the... More

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

On the Power of (Experiential) Education

I’ve been at University in one role or another for 27 years now, more than half my life. The University with a capital U has given me resilience and purpose. It’s given me everything. Much more than I can give back, and... More

Monday, February 11, 2019

On the False Alarm

Two weeks ago today, the wrong computer key was hit and a template for one of several types of potential emergencies went out to the community in error, rather than just being saved in Carleton’s Emergency Notification System (ENS).... More

Monday, January 21, 2019

On University Funding

In Canada, universities are considered a public good and accordingly they are regulated in many ways by elected officials, especially when it comes to finances and reporting. The Canadian model of university funding is a balance of... More

Monday, December 10, 2018

On Our Shared Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

It’s been more than three years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission–chaired by the Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair–released its final report and calls to action. That was... More

Monday, November 19, 2018

On the Carleton Saga

Like many of you I read higher education blogger Alex Usher every morning. On November 2, he highlighted the crucial importance of institutional Sagas, or storytelling, in shaping culture and driving change on campus. I’ve been... More

Monday, October 15, 2018

On Mental Health

On the heels of World Mental Health Day (Oct.10), my home department, Psychology, is organizing its first Psychology Mental Health Day on Oct. 18. I am so proud of Departmental Chair, Joanna Pozzulo, and our colleagues for this great... More

Monday, September 10, 2018

On Being “New”

September always brings many new faces to campus and this year I am one of them. Since my arrival, I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming new faculty, many in their first academic appointments, and several new staff members throughout... More