About Priority 5

The Langara community has a strong commitment to environmental, financial, and social sustainability, which includes responsibility to students, faculty, staff, the institution, our community, and the world. We will:

5.1 Create and strengthen programming that encompasses the cross-disciplinary nature of sustainability.

  • Create opportunities that encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue and action
  • Creation of programs and courses focused on sustainability

5.2 Advocate and model sustainable practices.

  • Transform the campus into a vibrant living laboratory for experiential education and interdisciplinary partnerships in sustainability
  • Integrate sustainability into all aspects of college operations
  • Promote Langara as a community leader in sustainability

5.3 Build sustainable partnerships with employers, community partners, and alumni.

  • Expand Langara’s community relationships
  • Explore the creation of a Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
  • Engage alumni and retired faculty in extending the impact of Langara

Read Academic Plan Action Group Priority 5 updates and contribute to the discussion on environmental, financial and social Sustainability.