Our Vision, Mission + Values
Emily Carr University’s Strategic Plan 2024–2030 defines a bold path forward, one rooted in creativity, collaboration and care. Our vision, mission, values and commitments guide our community through creativity, collaboration and care to shape a better world through art + design.
Vision + Mission
Our Vision
A better world through art + design
Our Mission
We inspire and prepare the next generation of artists, designers and creative thinkers, to make meaningful change in the world, through innovative, practice-based art and design education.
Our Commitments
We evaluate our decisions through several key lenses:
- Student learning and success
- Reconciliation and Indigenization
- Equity and inclusion
- Sustainable and ecological practices
- Economic responsibility and opportunity
Our Values
Leading through Practice
We are change agents – moving beyond the theoretical to engage with the broader social and cultural world.
Innovating through Collaboration
We work with others to co-create, explore, discover, innovate and make change.
Learning with Curiosity
We inquire, listen, reflect and adapt.
Relating with Care
We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we treat each other and ourselves, with compassion and care.
Learn More
Explore ECU’s five strategic priorities for 2024–2030:
- Strengthening Systems + Supports
- Elevating Teaching + Learning
- Expanding Research + Practice
- Supporting People + Culture
- Stewarding Places + Spaces
