Vancouver Island University

Values Statement

Vancouver Island University is a dynamic and creative community of faculty, staff, and students. We share a strong belief in the power of learning to change people’s lives.

• First and foremost, we value our students and are committed to their educational and personal success.
• As a learner-centred institution, we engage and challenge our students.
• We support our students through personal interaction, small-scale learning environments, and sensitivity to student needs.
• We welcome students with different backgrounds, cultures, life experiences, and interests, and celebrate their diversity.

• We value our collegial, respectful, and supportive working environment.
• We encourage continuing opportunities for the learning and growth of our employees.
• We honour the open exchange of ideas, academic freedom, and collaboration across departments and disciplines.

• We value the quality of our programs and services, and are committed to offering a unique mix of vocational, applied, and academic programs to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

• We value our strong connections to the communities we serve.
• We are committed to providing access and programming to meet community needs.
• We value exchange and interaction with our communities – locally, nationally, and internationally.

• We value the natural environment in which we are located.
• We enjoy the beauty of our location and are committed to maintaining and enhancing the quality of our campus settings.