shaping the future of health
As we navigate the complexities of our evolving world, our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive community remains at the heart of everything we do. Our three Schools of Social Work, Nursing, and Health and Exercise Sciences are driven by a shared vision to create a community where the pursuit of knowledge serves as the foundation for physical, mental, and social well-being for all.
In line with this vision, our mission is clear. Through transformative research and education, we aim to address the critical health and social challenges that affect individuals and communities alike. We understand that the challenges we face are interconnected, and it is only through collaboration, innovation, courage, and compassion that we can achieve meaningful change.
To that end, I encourage all members of our Faculty community to read and refer to our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan: Shaping the Future of Health. By embracing our guiding principles and values, and executing on our strategic objectives, we will indeed positively shape the future of health.
Sincere regards,
Dr. Marie Tarrant, Dean
Faculty of Health and Social Development
Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision
A diverse, inclusive community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge to foster physical, mental and social well-being for all.
Our Mission
Transformative research and education to address health and social challenges.
Our Values
We value integrity.
The Faculty values the qualities of being honest and ethical.
We value respect.
The Faculty builds its teaching, learning, research, practice, and partnerships on a foundation of respect.
We value accountability.
The Faculty delivers on its commitments in a respectful,
transparent, and reciprocal manner.
We value courage.
The Faculty drives ideas forward and confronts difficult conversations to accelerate discovery and improve practice.
Our Schools
Our three Schools are working to educate and mentor the next generation of health care leaders, and support wellbeing for all through research knowledge discovery, exchange and application.