
Building a Global Christian University
Effective planning involves strategy, and in an organization such as ours, strategic planning is essential in animating and giving focus to a well-supported and deeply considered vision of the future.
In January 2022, President Husbands launched a University-wide strategic planning process. Of great importance in the plan’s conception was the alignment of the process with TWU’s extraordinary mission and new vision. As a university community, we embrace the opportunity to build a plan that will help us accomplish all that our vision calls us to be and serve students for generations to come.
With these principles in full view, TWU’s strategic plan is now being created with insightful assistance from Fuller Higher Ed Solutions, a proven consultancy team focused on assisting Christ-based educational institutions to grow effectively in integral areas such as enrolment, academic retention, and financial stewardship.
Strategic planning is inclusive in that it draws on engagement from individuals and groups across the University to create a structured, budgeted, phased plan—complete with appointed responsibilities and accountability. Such a plan involves tackling challenges and facing difficult decisions with a clear view of what we envision God has destined as the future of the University.
STRATEGIC THINKING
February – March
Faculty & Staff Input
Board Input
STRATEGIC PLANNING
March – November
Planning Team One
Theme Teams
Planning Team Two
Faculty & Staff Update
Board Approval
STRATEGIC ACTION
November – Ongoing
Implementation


Fuller Higher Ed Solutions
Fuller Higher Ed Solutions provides valuable assistance to Christian colleges and universities through strategic planning, enrolment assistance and leadership development.
With a deep understanding of Christ-centred education and supported by research and proven best practices, Fuller Higher Ed Solutions helps create overarching strategic plans that relate to and work with other key plans resulting in lasting outcomes based on a shared vision.
Strategic Planning Committee

Jennifer Adkins
Vice President, Inclusive Excellence

Jeff Gamache ('95, '11)
Director, Athletics

Andrew de Groot ('18)
Assistant Director of Community Life

Mark Husbands
President; Vice Chancellor

Brian Kerr ('00, '10)
SVP Enrolment, Personal & Professional Development

Joel Kumar
Vice President, Development

Phil Laird
Vice President, Innovation, Global & Academic Partnerships

Yu-Ling Lee
Assistant Professor, Education

Taryne Lepp ('09)
Public Health Lead

Chen Liu
Associate Professor, Finance; Director, MBA Programs

Winnie Lui ('07)
Director, Public Relations

Todd Martin
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Aklilu Mulat ('85)
SVP, Business Administration & CFO

Katie Steeves
Assistant Professor, Sociology

Rebecca Swaim ('93)
Executive Director, TWU Richmond

James Tweedy
Executive Director, Marketing & Communications

Bob Wood
Provost