INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS
Thinking about the University of Saskatchewan today, please identify three words or phrases that immediately come to mind to describe our university. (Please limit your response to three words per text box)
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Thinking about the University of Saskatchewan ten years from now, operating at its highest potential, please identify three words or phrases that immediately come to mind to describe our university. (Please limit your response to three words per text box)
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In one sentence, describe what distinguishes the University of Saskatchewan from other universities. (25 word limit)
What level of importance do you place on the University of Saskatchewan conducting research, scholarly and artistic work in the following areas?
| Not at all important | Not important | Neither important nor unimportant | Important | Very important | |
| Locally oriented work with local impact | Not at all important | Not important | Neither important nor unimportant | Important | Very important |
| Locally oriented work with global impact | Not at all important | Not important | Neither important nor unimportant | Important | Very important |
| Globally oriented work with local impact | Not at all important | Not important | Neither important nor unimportant | Important | Very important |
| Globally oriented work with global impact |
Identify one thing that makes you proud to be connected to the University of Saskatchewan. (10 word limit)
MISSION QUESTIONS (why we exist)
Our MISSION is the reason for the existence of the University of Saskatchewan, the purpose it serves in society and the boundaries within which it operates.
With this definition in mind, what are the top five words or phrases that you think best describe or fit our mission? (Please select up to 5 options, including responses provided as “other”)
- Aboriginal engagement
- Aboriginal reconciliation
- Aboriginal research
- Academic excellence
- Advancing knowledge
- Bold
- Collaboration
- Community engagement
- Creativity
- Cultural innovation
- Cultural preservation
- Discovery
- Distinguished
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Innovation
- Interdisciplinarity
- Knowledge application
- Knowledge creation
- Knowledge integration
- Knowledge preservation
- Knowledge sharing
- Leadership
- Research excellence
- Responsive to society
- Serving global challenges
- Serving local challenges
- Stimulate critical thinking
- Teaching and learning
- World-leading
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VISION QUESTIONS (what we want to become)
Our VISION defines what the University of Saskatchewan wants to be or become. This often involves a time horizon into the future and, in this case, where we see ourselves being in 10 years.
With this definition in mind, what are the top five words or phrases you think best describe or fit our vision? (Please select up to 5 options, including responses provided as “other”)
- Aboriginal engagement
- Aboriginal reconciliation
- Aboriginal research
- Academic excellence
- Advancing knowledge
- Bold
- Collaboration
- Community engagement
- Creativity
- Cultural innovation
- Cultural preservation
- Discovery
- Distinguished
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Innovation
- Interdisciplinarity
- Knowledge application
- Knowledge creation
- Knowledge integration
- Knowledge preservation
- Knowledge sharing
- Leadership
- Research excellence
- Responsive to society
- Serving global challenges
- Serving local challenges
- Stimulate critical thinking
- Teaching and learning
- World-leading
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VALUES QUESTIONS (the beliefs and attitudes that will guide our behaviour)
Our VALUES relate to the beliefs and attitudes that guide behavior of those who work and/or study at the University of Saskatchewan. They are in some respects the commitments the institution makes to its people, and the commitments its people make to the institution and to one another.
With this definition in mind, what are the top five words or phrases you think best describe or fit our values? (Please select up to 5 options, including responses provided as “other”)
- Aboriginal engagement
- Academic freedom
- Access
- Accountability
- Affordability
- Ambition
- Caring
- Collaboration
- Collegiality
- Community engagement
- Courage
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Diversity
- Equality
- Equity
- Excellence
- Inclusive
- Inspiration
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Perseverance
- Resourceful
- Respect
- Rigor
- Sharing
- Sustainability
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DEMOGRAPHICS
To help provide an idea of who responded to the survey, please take a moment to answer a few final questions.
Are you a University of Saskatchewan alumna/alumnus?
- Yes
- No
What is your current, primary role with the University of Saskatchewan? (Select one)
- Faculty
- Staff
- Senior administrator
- Student
- Donor
- University of Saskatchewan Senate or Board of Governors
| Other, please specify |
- Alumna/alumnus
How long have you been employed with the University of Saskatchewan?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to 5 years
- 6 to 10 years
- 11 to 15 years
- 16 to 20 years
- More than 20 years
What is your program level? (Select one)
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
| Other, please specify |
Is there anything else you’d like to share as the University of Saskatchewan embarks on renewing its mission, vision and values?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!