The University of Ottawa is committed to pushing the boundaries in order to provide a rich, innovative and engaging learning experience. In order to advance this goal, the President appointed Kevin Kee, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, to the position of Senior Advisor, Digital Strategy and Learning Innovation. Senior Advisor Kee performed these duties on a full-time basis until his return to the Office of the Dean.

The Francophonie is key to our university’s mission and mandate. The University of Ottawa Act states that one of our fundamental goals is to “further bilingualism and biculturalism and to preserve and develop French culture in Ontario.”

The University of Ottawa acknowledges and honours that our campus sits on the traditional, unceded territory of the Omamìwìnini Anishnàbeg (Algonquin) and is committed to building meaningful relationships with neighbouring Algonquin communities and with Indigenous peoples throughout the region and across Canada. Reconciliation and decolonization work are a priority and are being conducted in faculties, departments, and services across campus in line with the Indigenous Action Plan.

The well-being and safety of our students, faculty and staff are top of mind at the University of Ottawa. We’re committed to offering a supportive teaching, learning and working environment where our community can thrive academically, professionally and personally. We’re also taking action to make our workplace more safe, psychologically speaking. By taking care of ourselves and of each other, we can reach our goals, both individually and collectively.

The University of Ottawa is committed to sustainability in our teaching, research and operations.