Some institutions have developed strategic plans that identify concrete measures to support the priorities set forth in their institutional policies. This type of organisational practice requires in-depth consideration of the fit and coherence between the various measures that will be put in place.
The development of a strategic plan to support student mental health may include the following elements.
- An analysis of best practices in mental health in higher education institutions.
- A portrait of current practices in the plant.
- Consulting with various groups, such as students, faculty and staff, experts, and partner institutions.
- The creation of a committee responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the measures put in place.
Here are some examples of strategic plans.
- Five-Year Strategic Research Plan (University of Toronto)
- Campus Wellness Framework (Queen’s University)
- Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy (University of Calgary)
- Healthy Campus Community (Simon Fraser University)
- Healthy University Strategic Plan (University of Alberta)
- Cadre stratégique pour la santé mentale et le mieux-être de tous (University of Ottawa)
- Mental Wellness Strategy (Douglas College)
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