FAS 2025 A living document Presentation at Faculty Council 1 st April 2016
FAS is Thinking Beyond
ψ FASone “thinking beyond” idea
FAS the starting point: who we are § a federation of foundational disciplines § a generator of fundamental knowledge and scholarship § a vibrant research environment § a platform for flexible methodologies § an engine for interdisciplinary experimentation § a Faculty with connecting hubs § Integrative and community engaged
FAS our 2025 ambition Be a uniquely defined powerhouse of interdisciplinary teaching, learning and scholarship in Canada and beyond
FAS how to § § § § Incentivize change Experiment with pilot projects Activate the multiplier effect Leverage community partnerships Strategize/align international initiatives Foster collaborations Be visible, be known
FAS projects… § The Mapping project (Leveraging what we do well) § The Curriculum Renewal project § The Beyond project: § Beyond disciplines § Beyond the walls § Beyond frontiers § § § Learning from Others Mind the Gap project La Francophonie project Lab. Life project The FAS Digital project
ψ FASone “thinking beyond” idea
FAS one “thinking beyond” idea PSI
FAS thinking beyond Ψ § Theme/problem driven § Incubator of ideas § Facilitator of projects § Coordination hub for initiatives § Platform for experimentation
FAS still in consultation phase Thank you! Send us your feedback strategicplanning. fas@concordia. ca