FAQ

Towards Carleton@100 looks ahead to 2042, Carleton University’s 100th anniversary. A 15-year horizon gives us the space to think beyond immediate pressures, anticipate change and make ambitious, strategic choices that build on Carleton’s strengths and position the university for continued success.

The strategic visioning process combines evidence, broad community engagement and long-term thinking to explore the choices and opportunities that can strengthen Carleton’s future. It is grounded in Carleton’s values and relationships with its communities and Indigenous rights holders.

The draft strategic plan will be completed by March 2027 and shared with Senate and the Board of Governors in April 2027 for review and approval. For a detailed timeline, visit the Process webpage.

Announcements, updates and opportunities to participate in the Towards Carleton@100 process will be posted on the News and Updates webpage and shared through internal communication channels, including newsletters, emails and events.

The Towards Carleton@100 visioning process is organized around five strategic directions, each explored by a dedicated working group. They are:

• Student Experience
• Teaching and Learning
• Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Research and Scholarly Impact
• Institutional Health and Sustainability

Members were selected from more than 260 nominations submitted through an open process for Carleton students, faculty and staff. These groups are responsible for forward-looking, evidence-informed analysis and for identifying strategic directions that will guide the university’s direction towards 2032 and 2042.

Students, faculty, contract instructors, staff, alumni, employers, community members, partners and Indigenous rights holders will have opportunities to share their perspectives and ideas throughout the process. Visit the Participate webpage to learn more.

There will be opportunities throughout the process to participate in consultations, dialogues, workshops, events and other engagement activities. The Carleton community will be invited to share ideas and perspectives, explore emerging directions and help shape Carleton’s future.

Questions about participation can be shared with the Project Lead, Rick Colbourne, at strategicplan2026@carleton.ca.

Feedback will help shape and strengthen the strategy. Input gathered through consultations will be synthesized and shared with the working groups to inform emerging strategic directions, identify new opportunities and perspectives and contribute to recommendations for Carleton’s future.