The University of Regina has officially launched its new 10-year strategic plan, titled Together, We Serve, which outlines the institution’s goals and priorities through 2035. The plan was introduced at a campus event on April 8, 2026, by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen, Board Chair Adynea Russell, and Chancellor Cadmus Delorme.
Developed over more than a year, the plan incorporated feedback from over 1,000 individuals, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. The strategy focuses on five key pillars: learning, discovery, community building, innovation, and a dedicated commitment to reconciliation. This marks the second consecutive strategic plan for the university to prioritize reconciliation, following the 2020-2025 plan.
The university, which is located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories—the homelands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda peoples, and the Michif/Métis nation—has formally elevated reconciliation as a primary pillar. The initiative is described as woven throughout all aspects of campus life, including research, governance, and academic programs. The institution aims to have Truth and Reconciliation guide all university operations by 2035. These efforts build upon existing resources like the ta-tawâw Student Centre, which provides support to approximately 2,300 Indigenous students through cultural guidance and a resident Knowledge Keeper.
The launch of the plan occurs as the university faces significant financial pressures. Changes to federal policy have contributed to a sharp decline in international student enrolment, which has fallen from 2,400 to 600 incoming students. This reduction represents a loss of approximately $20 million in annual revenue for the university. Despite these financial challenges, officials state the plan will serve as a guide for institutional decision-making and investments over the next decade, with a focus on accountability through annual reporting.
