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Institutional Commitments

UCalgary is committed to building an inclusive, caring and sustainable community where everyone can thrive. 

Creating an inclusive, caring and sustainable UCalgary community

The institutional commitments are foundational to UCalgary's Ahead of Tomorrow strategic and implementation plans. 

The Office of Institutional Commitments plays an essential role by leading the implementation of strategies and action plans, convening networks, and providing strategic advice and support across the UCalgary community, with a focus on creating an inclusive, caring, and sustainable culture that attracts and retains world-class researchers, students, faculty, and staff. 

Mission

Lead and support the UCalgary community in advancing the institutional commitments to Mental Health and Well-Being, Sustainability, and Purpose and Impact outlined in Ahead of Tomorrow.

Vision

Creating a connected community where everyone can flourish.

Values

We approach our work with respect, innovation, impact and collaboration at the centre of all we do.


 

Our Impact

With more than 38,000 students, 1,850 academic staff and 4,500+ non-academic staff at UCalgary, the Office of Institutional Commitments' (OIC) reach spans far. Below are just a few examples of the OIC's impact. 

Strategic engagement with all 14 faculties and many UCalgary business units

In 2025, EDIA topics were infused in 1/3 of all UFlourish events

Led two national conferences engaging over 1,000 people to date

Recovery on Campus has received $4.99M in provincial and local funding and grants since 2024

The Youth Can Sustain Certificate program received 215 applications from 33 post-secondary institutions in 2025

Mobilizing Alberta provided $720k in funding to 20 projects addressing climate change issues

Host institution for SDSN Canada, part of the world’s largest UN SDG Knowledge Network

Engaged over 16,000 students, staff, faculty and external community members through strategic events

The Mental Health and Well-Being Research and Knowledge Hub has engaged 100+ transdisciplinary partners to date

Over $100,000 in awards and scholarships has been distributed to students and staff in recovery

96% reported an increase in sense of belonging through recovery community peer-support meetings

In 2025, 3,000 students, staff and faculty participated in UFlourish activities

New from the Office of Institutional Commitments

Calgary International Film Festival and university bring film, students, community — and Adam Driver — together

UCalgary programs connect through live performance, career opportunities and more

UCalgary strengthens commitment to inclusive, caring and sustainable campus with new director appointments

Drs. Jennifer Thannhauser, Andrea Rowe and Kerry Black added to Office of Institutional Commitments leadership team

UCalgary initiative turns immigrant youth into community climate champions

Turin Chowdhury leads Refugee Immigrant Student Empowerment (RISE) program to teach high-school students research, leadership and health-related skills

From the Q Centre to Queerposium, student-led community is shaping Pride at UCalgary

From peer support to faculty-based clubs and a new research hub, students are creating year-round spaces for connection, visibility and belonging

What recovery means at UCalgary

As UCRC marks International Recovery Awareness and Recognition Month this September, explore UCalgary’s contributions to the field

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OIC Team

Find an OIC team member to support you with a question, project or issue.

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Location and Hours

Location:
MacKimmie Tower 116 (MT 116)
2500 University Drive NW, 
Calgary, AB, 
T2N 1N4

Hours: 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm
 

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Are you in distress?

If you are in danger and or have safety concerns about a situation involving imminent risk of harm, call 9-1-1.

For all other situations on campus, consider calling Campus Security at 403-220-5333, available 24/7.

Report an incident

 Report university policy breaches to the Protected Disclosure and Research Integrity Office 

Questions about EDIA or the other institutional commitments?

Email us at equity@ucalgary.ca or oicteam@ucalgary.ca