1. Our university is invested in acting in accordance with a communally established set of values. To better understand what these are, describe a time when our university did something or acted in a way that made you very proud of the institution. Why did you choose that moment?
    
2. Pretend it is 2040. The province of Manitoba is flourishing and has achieved several notable successes in the past two decades. Tell us about the differences of the Manitoba of 2040 you have just envisioned compared to today. What role can our university play in helping the province realize this state?
    
3. The University of Manitoba community identified its strong ties to the city of Winnipeg as one of its main strengths and assets, but also raised concerns that the campus and academic community continues to feel disconnected from the general public, physically and figuratively. How might we change this perception for members of the community not directly affiliated with the university?
    
4. Our university is invested in making a real community impact. What could that community impact be, and how would we know if we were successful?
    
5. While our university has begun meaningful work on advancing Reconciliation, there remains much more work to be done. Describe, in your own words, two important cornerstones of Indigenous engagement and achievement as well as a decolonized institution, that the University of Manitoba should develop (or, if applicable, develop further).
    
6. A common perception at our university is that it is here to meet the needs of Manitobans but with Manitoba having the highest Indigenous population in Canada, Indigenous Peoples are very much underrepresented within the student body. What are up to three of the most important actions the university could undertake to increase Indigenous student representation on campus?
    
7. What kind of environment do we need to consistently attract and retain great faculty and staff at our university?
    
8. Aside from limited funding, what is preventing our university from being the best it can be?
    
9. What is the most important role of research, scholarship, and creative expression in creating our ideal university?

1. If you were to attempt to convince someone to attend the University of Manitoba, what would you particularly emphasize?
    
2. If you could go back in time, would you still choose to come to the University of Manitoba? Why or why not?
    
3. What do you believe the University of Manitoba does best?
    
4. If you could change up to three things about the student experience at the UM, what would it be?
    
5. How well is the University of Manitoba preparing you for your future goals? What could the University of Manitoba do more of, or less of, to help you achieve your goals?
    
6. Aside from a credential, what is something you hope to gain from your time at the University of Manitoba?
    
7. Aside from paying for your studies, what is the biggest barrier you face when it comes to completing your education?
    
8. What is the single most important investment the university could make to increase accessibility to the UM? (Some examples might include: offering more student housing options, offering more pathways into different programs, expanding online learning, etc.).
    
9. Despite the University of Manitoba’s expansive size, it’s often described as a close-knit and friendly community. Does this ring true in your experience? What are some benefits or drawbacks of this atmosphere?

Michael Benarroch
President and Vice-Chancellor

Diane Hiebert-Murphy
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Stephan Pflugmacher Lima
Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Susan Prentice
Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Faculty of Arts

John Sorensen
Associate Head Undergraduate (Courses and Programs); Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science

Lynette Magnus
Vice-Chair, Board of Governors

Tina Chen
Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), and Distinguished Professor, Department of History, Faculty of Arts

Peter Nickerson
Vice-Provost (Health Sciences) and Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Science; Dean, Max Rady College of Medicine

Shawn Bailey
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture

Namita Bhatnagar
Professor and F. Ross Johnson Fellow, Department of Marketing, I.H. Asper School of Business, Faculty of Management

Afra Bolefski
Head, Library Social Sciences, Libraries

Katherine Boyer
Assistant Professor, School of Art

Robert Mizzi
Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology

Kim Ominski
Professor and Head, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Leisha Strachan
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies and Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Jeff Adams
Registrar and Executive Director of Enrolment Services

Carla Loewen
Director, Indigenous Student Centre

Tracy Karuhogo
President, UMSU

Uche Nwankwo
Senator, UMGSA

Naomi Andrew
Vice-President (Administration)

Catherine Cook
Vice-President (Indigenous)

Mario Pinto
Vice-President (Research and International)

Vanessa Koldingnes
Vice-President (External)

Cassandra Davidson
Academic Program Specialist, Office of the Provost

Kelsey Evans
Associate Director, Office of the President 

Randy Roller
Executive Director, Office of Institutional Analysis

Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA):

• Alex Usher
• Maica Murphy
• Janelle Curry

Other resources as needed