BCIT, UManitoba, UCalgary release plans, updates

Three institutions recently released plans and planning updates. British Columbia Institute of Technology has introduced the BCIT Accessibility Plan 2023. The plan provides an overview of the Accessible BC Act and includes information about BCIT’s framework and actions under consideration to make the college barrier-free. In an update on its digital strategy work, the University of Manitoba shared that it is currently exploring ways to improve the university’s data and infrastructure, introduce new learning and teaching supports, and improve systems like its course registration process. The University of Calgary recently announced its strategic plan for 2023-2030: “Ahead of Tomorrow,” which is built on commitments in five areas: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; Indigenous Engagement; Mental Health; Global Engagement; and Sustainability.