We commit to cultivating reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationships within 91ÑÇÉ« and with those around us to be an integral contributor to the region.
This principle calls for partnerships based on mutual respect, earned trust and shared goals. Working as partners requires conscientious investment in relationships: among constituencies at 91ÑÇÉ«; with Indigenous Peoples and First Nations on whose traditional territories 91ÑÇÉ« operates; and with communities, organizations, governments and industries throughout the Greater Toronto Area, where our campuses are situated. In the coming years, we will have many opportunities to enact this commitment. This includes integrating the School of Medicine with the larger University community and grounding it in community medicine, continuing to engage local neighbours in Black Creek through the Community Engagement Centre and responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
It is through equitable and engaged partnerships that 91ÑÇÉ« can realize our promise by tapping interdisciplinary synergies to create new insights, methods and possibilities; facilitating students’ career pathways; translating knowledge into practical terms and impact; participating in local communities as reciprocal neighbours; collaborating across constituencies at the University to create a shared, positive culture; and enacting balanced, cooperative approaches to governance.
Decisions and actions related to institutional relationships should align with the commitment to work as partners.
Objectives
Expand and enrich external partnerships with communities, industries, governments and organizations through research, academic programs and community engagement
Where the outcomes sought are community input into the School of Medicine development and increased community and industry collaborations for research and teaching, over the life of this plan the University commits to:
Establishing our foundation with key health care and innovation partners, strengthening and expanding relationships with hospital affiliates, research institutions and community organizations in preparation for the launch of the school in 2028
Working with regional health care partners to develop innovative approaches and specialized curriculum and research that will strengthen local health systems
Facilitating partnerships and collaboration with non-profit partners, public communities and the private sector to deliver the integrated learning community network model of the School of Medicine
Coordinate across constituencies to advance academic priorities
Over the life of this plan the University commits to:
Fostering widened participation in entrepreneurial initiatives through the various multi-sector entrepreneur and innovation programming at YSpace, as well as Knowledge Mobilization’s services and supports to build connections between researchers, community and government organizations
Cultivate a shared, positive multi-campus culture and environment to work, study and flourish
Over the life of this plan the University commits to:
Supporting the Indigenous community at 91ÑÇÉ« in articulating a vision for the future and action to accomplish the vision
Supporting collaborations and coalitions among affinity groups at 91ÑÇÉ« working on common initiatives
Advancing 91ÑÇɫ’s relationship-building with neighbouring communities through the Anchor 91ÑÇÉ« U Framework
Current relevant initiatives/strategies/units:
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