Vision, Mission & Values
The vision, mission, strategic priorities, and values of the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union outline the purposes of the organization and the guidelines used to determine its direction. These statements answer key questions: Why do we exist? What are we trying to achieve? How will we go about achieving these goals?
What We Do
Vision
We envision a society where every student has access to an affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that expands and enriches their life experiences, assists in the attainment of their educational and professional aspirations, and equips them with the tools to serve as engaged and socially responsible citizens.
Mission
To ensure that students are valued and supported in pursuing their educational aspirations.
Strategic Priorities
- Demonstrate Exemplary Public Governance – The Union will engage in activities that demonstrate and support internally exemplary public governance.
- Advance the Interests of Students – The Union will build public support for and/or advance the interests of students.
- Empower Students to Participate as Engaged Citizens – The Union will facilitate student participation in decision-making processes that allow members to execute their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
- Support Students in Meeting Their Personal Needs – The Union will engage in activities that support students in meeting their basic personal needs for food, shelter, transportation, financial security, and health and well-being.
- Support Students in Meeting Their Professional/Educational Aspirations – The Union will engage in and facilitate activities that support students in meeting their professional and/or educational aspirations.
- Foster Campus Life – The Union will bring together students and the broader community around shared interests, ideas, and perspectives by hosting and supporting activities that establish social cohesion, develop a sense of belonging to the Union, and provide extracurricular learning opportunities.
How We Do It
Values
- Participation & Representation – We believe that students should be authors of their own education. Students not only have the right but the responsibility to be meaningful and active participants in every decision that impacts them.
- Cooperation & Community – We believe that students have a responsibility to each other and the broader community. Working together and supporting one another is the most effective way to realize our aspirations and fulfill our obligations.
- Equity & Respect – We believe that all students bring unique and valuable perspectives to the table and deserve equitable treatment regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or country of origin.
- Excellence & Execution – We strive for continuous improvement and refuse to accept the status quo. We believe in the rationally planned and efficiently executed pursuit of excellence.
- Leadership & Integrity – We lead by example, operating with transparency, integrity, and professionalism through service to others.
Culture
- Be Data-Driven – Our work will be informed by data collection and analysis.
- Foster Connection – Our work will build a sense of belonging, ownership, and commitment among members, officials, and staff.
- Build Capacity – Our work will not only serve our current objectives but will also expand organizational capacity for the future.
- Communicate Our Narrative – Our work will foster understanding of our vision, mission, and values among the campus and broader community.