In 2025, the Max Bell School embarked upon a strategic planning process which identified priorities or 'pillars' of our broad and long-term areas of activity to focus on to achieve our vision.
We defined and elaborated our priorities through an inclusive planning process aimed at:
- Innovating to meet the changing needs of students, policymakers and society at large
- Leading and expanding from specific areas of strength
- Securing and sharing our impact through more targeted outreach
- Strengthening our organizational enablers to deliver on our mission
- Aligning with McGill's strategic priorities for global and local engagement
Our Strategic Pillars
Our plan has four core pillars focused on achieving our vision:
Pillar 1:
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Attract and inspire a new generation of Canadian and global policy leaders with an innovative, flexible and hands-on MPP learning experience that prepares them for impact in public policy |
Pillar 2:
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Elevate the skills, knowledge, and influence of key stakeholders—within and beyond McGill—with new public policy learning opportunities |
Pillar 3:
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Advance solutions to pressing local, national and global challenges through our signature approach to policy-engaged research |
Pillar 4:
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Extend the School’s influence and impact through targeted public outreach, engagement, and convening |
And, two enabling pillars to facilitate and enhance achievement of the core priorities.
Pillar 5:
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Create an inspiring, inclusive and lasting MBSPP community |
Pillar 6:
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Strengthen and focus our operations and practices to deliver on our mission |
Through our core priorities, we sharpen the value-proposition of our MPP degree and enhance the student experience; expand our portfolio of learning programs to reach new audiences; integrate policy-engaged research into the School’s core mission; strengthen and showcase the School’s convening power; and improve our capacity to share our ideas and impact with local, national and global stakeholders.
