Student Affairs Vision 
Canada’s leader in delivering an exceptional student experience.

Student Affairs Mission 
We empower learners to achieve their highest potential. 

From recruitment to graduation, we achieve our mission by working collaboratively across Student Affairs departments and in partnership with Faculties, administrative units, and students to identify challenges and opportunities, plan, implement,  and evaluate initiatives that contribute to an exceptional student experience.

We:

• attract and engage prospective students by promoting the value of a UM education and delivering accessible, timely, and student-centred admissions services.
• ensure that those who interact with our policies, processes, systems, and supports have a seamless experience, and gaps or barriers they encounter are addressed.
• develop and implement institutional strategic enrolment management plans that are in alignment with institutional priorities.
• facilitate access to diverse opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning and to make purposeful contributions to campus and community life.
• confront racism, settler colonialism, and systemic inequities, including religion-based hatred, homophobia and transphobia, and ableism that directly impact learners and the learning environment.
• intentionally design opportunities for meaningful connections with faculty,  staff, and peers.
• enhance student support and success practices that actively engage learners in their learning, growth, and development.
• empower students to flourish in all areas of health and well-being through evidence-based programs.
• enhance safety by providing sexual violence education and prevention programs and support healing through trauma-informed services and referrals.
• provide a range of opportunities for learners to share their lived experiences, perspectives, ideas, and critiques.

Student Affairs Values 
Rooted in the University of Manitoba’s values, every member of the Student Affairs team strives to be: 

Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and impact—individually  and collectively. We are transparent in our processes, ethical in our conduct,  and committed to continual learning and improvement to serve students, prospective students, and the broader university community with integrity.

Collaborative: We work together with faculties, departments, units, students, and communities, fostering partnerships that support student success. Through shared goals,  open communication, and mutual support, we strengthen our collective impact  and create an environment where everyone contributes to and benefits from  our shared mission.

Inclusive: We embrace equity, accessibility, and diversity in all its forms. We strive to create spaces where every student feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to succeed. We actively address barriers and challenge systems of exclusion to ensure a just and supportive environment.

Innovative: We are forward-thinking and adaptable, continually seeking creative and financially sustainable approaches to enhance the student experience. Through curiosity, reflection, and evidence-informed practice, we respond to evolving needs with courage and imagination.

Respectful: We treat every individual with dignity, kindness, and consideration. We honour  the perspectives, lived experiences, and contributions of all members of our community and those who engage with our programs and services, and are committed to promoting a culture of respect, empathy, and mutual understanding.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan