Guiding principles

Innovation, the final frontier. Think big. Collaborate. Create disruption.

It’s about getting it right and staying focused. Innovation. Everyone on the same page means we all understand how to get the best solution so that the software and tools we have truly are the best for our students, professors, and personnel. Talented and creative staff make things happen. Standards keep things consistent, and keep things simple.

“Building an exceptional digital campus starts by understanding people, and then technology.”

Florian Martin-Bariteau

— Associate Professor Faculty of Law, Common Law Section

Enterprise architecture principles

We’re building great foundations using these principles

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Agility and continuous learning

Be agile, embrace the power of the collective, share what you have learned.

User-centric design

Tailor solutions to user needs and preferences. Know them, learn from their preferences, provide for their needs.

Secure & private by design

Security is not optional, build it safe and make it count!

Managed data

Data belongs to the University. Policies exist to ensure its proper management.

Cloud as an enabler

Digital transformation extends beyond technology. Let the cloud be the enabler, not the goal.

Innovation & diversity

We are a community of thinkers, tinkerers, makers and doers. Think big. Collaborate. Harness the power of diversity and inclusion. Build the foundations for disruption.