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Redeemer has always offered students a transformative Christian university education, one that prepares them for lives of leadership and service. Redeemer has remained true to that mission for more than 30 years, and with God\u2019s blessings and a community of faithful supporters, it has grown in size and academic reputation. Most importantly, it can be seen in the impact that our faculty, students and nearly 5,000 alumni have in workplaces, churches, schools and families across the world.<\/p>\n

But the landscape in which Redeemer operates is dynamic\u2014the world of higher education, the expectations of students and the communities in which students and faculty are called to serve have all changed dramatically. In response to this ever-changing landscape<\/a>\u2014and to continue to meet the needs of students, faculty, the workplace, schools and families\u2014Redeemer has developed a new strategic plan. Adopted by the Board of Governors in June 2014, Redeemer 2020 is the result of months of careful examination of this new environment.<\/p>\n

At the heart of Redeemer 2020 is a commitment to the goals and principles upon which Redeemer was founded. \u201cWhat we are doing with Redeemer 2020 is looking anew at how we can best work out the mission and vision of Redeemer in a new context,\u201d says President Hubert Krygsman. \u201cMuch has changed since we opened our doors to 97 students in 1982; through this planning process, we carefully re-examined all aspects of the university so that Redeemer can still honour its calling\u2014to serve its students, support community and society.\u201d<\/p>\n

The vision of the Redeemer 2020 plan is to see enhancements in three broad areas so that Redeemer’s mission is enhanced:<\/p>\n

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  1. Student Experience<\/strong> \u2013 Continuing to define, in this new environment, the best way to equip students for lives of leadership and service under the Lordship of Christ.<\/li>\n
  2. Strategic Connections<\/strong> \u2013 Determining how Redeemer can best serve and partner with others, in ministry and from across society, to further God\u2019s Kingdom along the front lines of our culture.<\/li>\n
  3. Stewardship of Resources<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring that Redeemer continues to be faithful to the resources provided by students, supporters, faculty and staff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Over the next five years, Redeemer will be launching a series of initiatives that will support this vision. Many (the highlighted ones) have already been launched or are in progress.<\/p>\n

    Some of the outcomes of these initiatives include the following.<\/p>\n

    Growing Redeemer’s Academic Program by:<\/strong><\/p>\n