Summary

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & NEXT STEPS

To summarize, three key themes were repeatedly identified during the consultations:

  1. Enhance Student and Community Learning. The ACAM Program shall facilitate the creation and adoption of innovative learning resources and course offerings to enhance student and community learning.
  2. Network and Partnership Building. The ACAM Program shall support the building and maintenance of networks with the wider community by providing a sustainable infrastructure for community engagement programs and projects.
  3. Facilitate Community Dialogue and Engagement. The ACAM Program shall facilitate opportunities for dialogue among students, faculty, and the wider community to address social issues and community needs.

 

In order to measure program success, the following indicators may be considered:

  • Percentage growth in student enrollment measured by class enrollment
  • Growth in the number of students who are equipped to lead independent community research projects
  • Growth in the diversity of student enrollment in regards to cultural and national backgrounds
  • Growth in use of primary resources hosted by UBC Library
  • Maintainance of ongoing relationships with community partners through a sustainable external communications strategies such as an annual media release/report highlighting student achievements and community projects (i.e., Japanese Canadian Students Tribute at UBC – http://japanese-canadian-student-tribute.ubc.ca/ ; Chinese Canadian Stories – http://ccs.library.ubc.ca/). Without this strategy in place, the strength of the community support will decline over time.
  • Formation of innovative students projects that address the ongoing needs of community partners

 

Proposed next steps following March 2013 consultations:

  1. Distribute previous meeting notes for feedback from faculty and community
  2. Engage with faculty, community members, and students through additional consultation meetings
  3. Identify resources required and provide budget plan justification
  4. Build administrative capacity for steering and implementing this programme
  5. Develop strategic plan to be implemented in 1, 3, and 5 year increments
  6. Finalize strategic plan for Senate review and approval