Operations & Finance Strategic Plan: EPIC - As we look to the future, we envision Operations & Finance continuing to make significant contributions to Western University’s mission and objectives. Building on our team’s strengths and track record of success, and in response to Towards Western at 150, our new strategic plan, EPIC, is our commitment to ‘Empower People and Inspire Change.’ It represents our determination to unite and mobilize the diverse talents, passions, and expertise of our staff and leaders to amplify our collective impact on the communities we serve. The plan recognizes the importance of innovation, agility, and collaboration, and inspires us to think creatively, be proactive, and take action to create positive change. With EPIC as our roadmap, we are confident that Operations & Finance will continue to play a crucial role in supporting Western’s aspirations and achieving its vision.

It’s time to share your thoughts on Western’s draft Responsible Investing Policy. Western’s investment practices have evolved over time to match the complexity of today’s modern investment environment. The Investment Committee is proposing the establishment of a new, stand-alone Responsible Investing Policy and we need feedback from you, our campus community. We encourage you to review and consider the resources and materials provided on the Responsible Investing Consultation webpage, which may help in understanding Western’s investment practices and responsible investing activities. Feedback from current Western students, faculty, librarians and archivists, and staff as well as alumni and donors will be received until March 27, 2026.

Climate & Sustainabilty Strategy - Western University’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy is a campus-wide initiative, led by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Environment and Sustainability (PACES), that aims to embed sustainability into operations, academics, and research while fostering broad community engagement. The Climate & Sustainability Strategy has been drafted based on a series of consultations and community forums in 2024 and early 2025 and was posted for public comment in November 2025. The strategy is proceeding through government approval processes.

Western’s Campus Development Strategy (formerly Campus Master Plan - 2015) will guide and inform campus growth over the next several decades, while respecting the University’s historical beauty and its relationship with the surrounding community and environment. This new draft will provide a refreshed framework to guide future development of our expanded campus (now including the West Campus. Planning for this update is currently underway and community engagement is anticipated Spring 2026. Learn More.

Western's Open Space Strategy, first launched in 2018, sets out a vision to enhance mobility, access, and the overall quality of campus life by prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety while celebrating the natural beauty of the campus. Initiatives such as barrier-free paths, rain gardens, and welcoming gathering spaces support inclusive, functional outdoor environments for learning and collaboration. The current refresh focuses on updating the Mobility section in response to evolving priorities, including the City of London’s Mobility Master Plan. Planning for this update is currently underway and community engagement is anticipated Spring 2026. Learn More.