Strategic Mandate Agreement 3 (SMA3)

Lakehead University's third Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA3) has been finalized with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

The development of Lakehead's SMA3 included a consultation process that spanned Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 and involved faculty and Senators. Feedback received from the University community was incorporated into the final draft SMA 3 agreement.

Lakehead's SMA3 agreement:

  • Spans a five-year period (2020/21-2024/25);
  • Incorporates performance-based funding associated with ten provincial metrics that reflect the government's priorities. These metrics are reflected in Lakehead's 2018-2023 Strategic Plan and 2019-2024 Academic Plan, positioning the University to support advancement of the government's priority areas throughout SMA3;
  • Includes a Ministry clause indicating that, as a result of uncertainty regarding the future impact of COVID-19 on the SMA 3 metrics, activation of performance-based funding will be delayed for two years;
  • An updated Enrolment Profile to reflect updated multi-year enrolment plans developed throughout 2019-2020 with Deans.

Please click the link below to download the SMA3:

Strategic Mandate Agreement 2 (SMA2)

Ontario’s universities have successfully negotiated individual agreements with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Development (MAESD). These agreements demonstrate the breadth of all that Ontario’s universities achieve, including improving the student experience, preparing students for the workforce, leading research, economic and social development locally and globally, performing community outreach, and developing pathways between institutions, including colleges and Aboriginal Institutes.

The Lakehead University Strategic Mandate Agreement 2 (SMA2), (2017-2020) has been guided by the Ministry’s requirements and their Differentiation Policy Framework, Lakehead University’s Strategic and Academic plans, and was developed with input from representatives across each of the University’s functions, as well as faculty and staff. 

Lakehead University’s Strategic Mandate Agreement 2 (2017-2020) outlines the role the University currently performs in Ontario’s post-secondary education system and how it will build on its current strengths to achieve its vision and help drive system-wide objectives articulated by the Ministry Differentiation Policy Framework.

Specifically, Lakehead’s Strategic Mandate Agreement 2 (2017-2020):

  • Identifies our University’s existing institutional strengths;
  • Supports the current vision, mission, and mandate of the University within the context of the University’s governing legislation and outlines how our University’s priorities align with Ontario’s vision for post-secondary education; and
  • Informs Ministry decision making and funding of students through greater alignment of Ministry policies and processes to further support and guide our University’s areas of strength.

Please click on the link below to download the SMA2:

Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) 1

The Lakehead University SMA Proposal (2014) submitted to the Ministry was used to inform the Strategic Mandate Agreement, and was the culmination of two years of University development. The Proposal was guided by the Ministry’s requirements and their Differentiation Policy Framework, and was developed based on consultation with the University community including students, faculty and staff, Senators, and members of the Board of Governors.

Lakehead University’s Strategic Mandate Agreement (2014-17) outlines the role the University currently performs in Ontario’s postsecondary education system and how it will build on its current strengths to achieve its vision and help drive system-wide objectives articulated by the Ministry’s Differentiation Policy Framework.

The Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA):

  • Identifies the University’s existing institutional strengths;
  • Supports the current vision, mission, and mandate of the University within the context of the University’s governing legislation and outlines how the University’s priorities align with Ontario’s vision and Differentiation Policy Framework; and
  • Informs Ministry decision making through greater alignment of Ministry policies and processes to further support and guide the University’s areas of strength.

Please click on the links below to download the following documents: