Sustainable Funding, Administrative Presence, and a Physical Structure
Goal 5a: Respecting Our Governance Structure
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Upholding Governance Integrity: Focused on maintaining and respecting our governance structure in all aspects of the research institute’s operations.
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Actions:
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Display our governance structure during meetings and events to ensure transparency and alignment with our values.
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Review one point of the Seven Pointed Star governance structure at each monthly meeting to continually reinforce and reflect on our guiding principles.
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Goal 5b: Advocating for a Permanent Spot in Laurentian University’s Core Funding
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Ensuring Financial Sustainability: Aiming to secure a permanent and stable place in the core funding of Laurentian University to support the administrative operating budget and course release.
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Actions:
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Create a standing meeting with the Vice Provost to advocate for long-term financial sustainability and support for the Maamwizing administrative budget.
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Goal 5c: Securing a Physical Space on Campus
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Establishing a Visible Presence: Working towards securing a dedicated physical space on campus and advocating for additional visibility and space as the Maamwizing initiative grows.
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Actions:
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Finalize and establish a space previously reviewed for Maamwizing, and inform the physical plant of the decision to ensure the space is set up accordingly.
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Goal 5 focuses on ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of Maamwizing through securing stable funding, advocating for a permanent administrative presence, and establishing a dedicated physical space on campus. This goal underscores the importance of respecting and adhering to our governance structure, integrating it into all meetings and events, and ensuring its continual review to maintain alignment with our values. At the senior executive level, advocating for a permanent spot in Laurentian University’s core funding is crucial to secure ongoing financial sustainability for administrative operations and course releases. Additionally, Goal 5 emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated physical space on campus to strengthen Maamwizing’s visibility and presence as we grow. By finalizing a space for Maamwizing and working with the physical plant team, we ensure that the space meets our needs and reflects the ongoing expansion of our research institute.