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UBC's Vision for the 21st Century
The University of British Columbia,
aspiring to be one of the world's best universities, will prepare students to
become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and
sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of
British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Our Mission
The
University of British Columbia will provide its students, faculty, and staff
with the best possible resources and conditions for learning and research, and
create a working environment dedicated to excellence, equity, and mutual
respect. It will cooperate with government, business, industry, and the
professions, as well as with other educational institutions and the general
community, to discover, disseminate, and apply new knowledge, prepare its
students for fulfilling careers, and improve the quality of life through
leading-edge research.
The graduates of UBC will have developed strong
analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; they will have
excellent research and communication skills; they will be knowledgeable,
flexible, and innovative. As responsible members of society, the graduates of
UBC will value diversity, work with and for their communities, and be agents for
positive change. They will acknowledge their obligations as global citizens, and
strive to secure a sustainable and equitable future for all. |
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