ISP Objective 3
“To be recognized provincially, nationally, and internationally for our unique academic and trades programs that provide students with flexible learning pathways, experiential opportunities, and community research.“
Strategic Objective
We will develop, implement, and evaluate an Academic and Open Learning plan that reflects our commitment to accessible, research-informed curriculum, experiential learning, and Trades and Technology.
The Open Press Solution
The TRU Open Press will work directly with the Department of Communications and Visual Arts to develop experiential learning opportunities in communications design, marketing, new media, and public relations for Bachelor of Communications students. As well, the Open Press will work with TRU’s Student Union by providing student researcher and developer roles on the team.
Students involved in these opportunities will learn transferable, job-ready skills in areas ranging from document design and web development to audio and video production and editing to marketing and communications. TRU’s Open Press will strive to be the first-choice employer for TRU learners.
Student Learning Opportunities
Providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students in relevant disciplines and to teach them valuable skills in mobilizing knowledge to communities.
Research Communication
Creating learning materials and research that is easily accessible to community stakeholders and teaches students the value of communicating research to the rest of the world.
Knowledge Sharing
Harnessing existing in-house expertise and build capacity to showcase TRU’s leadership as a research university in its regional and cultural communities by creating opportunities to share knowledge widely
