I am pleased to present Toronto Metropolitan University's 2025-2030 Academic Plan, Transforming Futures: TMU's Vision for Academic Excellence - a bold, transformative roadmap that will shape the future of our university and empower our students to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
At its core, this plan underscores our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity and innovation. It embodies our collective vision, shaped by the voices of our vibrant community - students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners - over 18 months, through consultations with nearly 120 groups from across the university.
This is your plan.
It reflects your insights - the diverse perspectives of over 1,600 participants - and outlines our path forward together. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed throughout this process. Your contributions have been invaluable in shaping a plan that is both ambitious and achievable.
I would also like to extend a special thanks to the Academic Plan advisory group and the core team whose tireless efforts brought this plan to life.
Thank you for being a vital part of our future.
"The greatest strength of our institution is our ability to collaborate. With input from every corner of our community, our 2025-30 Academic Plan puts collaboration into action, enhancing and enriching our learning and teaching, scholarly, research and creative activities that make TMU the bold, supportive and impactful university that it is."
Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Academic Plan 2025-2030
Our priorities
At TMU, we believe in the power of transformation transforming lives, our institution and the world around us.
This belief fuels our dedication to fostering an educational environment that evolves alongside the needs of our students and society. In the past five years, TMU has demonstrated this commitment: our programs and curricula directly respond to student and societal demands, employment opportunities and interest from potential employers.
Sustaining the momentum that has brought us this far, and guided by the values of our Strategic Vision 2020-2030, our new Academic Plan outlines five priorities that will guide our activities and initiatives over the next five years:
- Enhance the learning journey for greater student success
- Support a holistic student experience: TMU is committed to removing systemic barriers to education and cultivating an immersive learning environment where students have the tools, resources and supports they need to thrive and contribute to an ever-changing world.
- Strengthen academic programming: TMU strives to offer cutting-edge, inclusive education that combines academic excellence with real-world, practical experience.
- Create positive impact through SRC excellence and local and global collaboration
- Make impact through SRC and innovation: TMU is committed to fostering SRC excellence, innovation and creativity for change across all disciplines through increased EDI and protecting academic freedom in SRC.
- Engage globally for a world of perspectives: By strengthening global research, cross-cultural exchanges, and strategic partnerships, TMU is dedicated to engaging with diverse perspectives to broaden our understanding of global challenges and develop innovative solutions that transcend borders.
- Lead as a city and community builder: TMU aims to be a driving force in building more prosperous and equitable cities - shaping the landscape of Toronto, Brampton and beyond through its academic, SRC, innovation and community engagement initiatives.
- Support people and community
- Promote health, well-being and safety: Committed to promoting the health, well-being and safety of every TMU community member, TMU aims to grow and sustain a campus where every person is supported with the tools they need to thrive physically, mentally and emotionally.
- Embrace community inclusion and belonging: TMU aims to be a leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access - committed to confronting all forms of racism, discrimination and oppression through a multifaceted approach encompassing education, SRC, advocacy, community engagement and accountability.
- Continue our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
- Advance Indigenous scholarship and education: TMU is committed to honouring reconciliation, decolonization and Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, in all aspects of university life including curriculum transformation.
- Build partnerships with Indigenous communities: Committed to decolonization, TMU seeks to create an environment where Indigenous students have the tools they need to succeed through collaboration with Indigenous communities in Canada. This includes ensuring that access to education is paired with ongoing, tailored support, a vital part of the reconciliation process.
- Ensure future readiness
- Prepare our students for evolving careers: TMU is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers through innovative approaches to applied learning experiences and the integration of emerging technologies.
- Reimagine learning and teaching: By embracing flexibility, technology and strategic partnerships, TMU strives to create a dynamic learning environment that enriches the student experience, prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving world through exceptional experiential learning opportunities and ensures that the university remains nimble, adaptive and accessible.
- Cultivate sustainability: TMU is committed to a greener, more inclusive future by making contributions to environmental and social sustainability through programs and planning related to campus operations, teaching and learning, research and leadership.
Read the full 2025-2030 Academic Plan online.
What's next
To aid in the launch and continued implementation of the academic plan, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic will work with the University Planning Office (UPO) to develop metrics and key performance indicators to assist in tracking progress toward the plan's goals.
With the support of the UPO, faculties and other units will develop their own plans reflective of and aligned with the academic plan. Progress updates on initiatives at the department level and institutionally will be provided annually to the Senate and Board of Governors, fostering accountability and transparency as we advance.
This is just the beginning.
This Academic Plan is a commitment to our future a future where we are not only responsive to the needs of our students and society but proactive in shaping them. By fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and remaining committed to our values, we will transform challenges into opportunities.
As we take these next steps, we recognize that our work is not merely about fulfilling immediate objectives; it's about building a sustainable future for all members of the TMU community.
Together, we are laying the groundwork for a thriving, inclusive environment that empowers students and communities alike, creating a lasting impact for generations to come.
I look forward to all that we will achieve as a community in the years ahead!
Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
