Alumni

Changing lives

Alumni who are changing lives:

• Have a measurable positive impact on the individuals or groups they serve;
• Identify service and program gaps and work to build appropriate solutions;
• Make systems or organizations more accessible and equitable; and
• Create opportunities for others to improve their own circumstances and that of their families and communities

Bold

Alumni who are bold:

• Demonstrate the ability to take risks and act boldly in pursuit of creating significant change or impact, doing so with courage, collaboration and confidence;
• Are ambitious and comfortable challenging traditional expectations;
• Are often on their own journey of self-discovery; and
• View challenges as opportunities and adapt through new ways of thinking and doing.

Authentic

Alumni who are authentic:

• Know who they are and show up in the community in their unique and individual way;
• Through their own self-awareness they are able to put others first and support people in their community to do the same;
• Are true to themselves, stand up for their beliefs and make a positive impact in the lives of others, in their communities, and in the world; and,
• Are leaders and trailblazers, creating a path for others for years to come.

Inquisitive

Alumni who are inquisitive:

• Are life-long learners, continually seeking new opportunities to learn and grow;
• Create opportunities for dialogue and inquiry rooted in free expression, together with civility, mutual respect and empathy;
• Pursue scholarly inquiry through research and innovation to inform teaching and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice; and,
• Apply their knowledge for societal good

Creating belonging

Alumni who create belonging:

• Celebrate the diversity of people, culture, and ideas by fostering safe and inclusive spaces;
• Are committed to providing accessible experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth for equity-deserving groups;
• Support people to be who they want to be through opportunities and personal growth; and,
• Are rooted in their own community (Calgary or other) and/or the Mount Royal alumni community through active engagement and participation.

Transformative

Alumni who are transformative:

• Demonstrate positivity and are future-focused with the energy to create and lead;
• Address change in the world with courage, connection and capability;
• Demonstrate impact in an evolving world; and
• Create systems change and bring about new ways of being and doing.

Opening minds

Alumni who are opening minds:

• Work to support others to learn new skills, gain knowledge and explore different ways of knowing;
• Recognize that people and communities are shaped by their own experiences and that these experiences are not universal;
• Support people and communities to better understand one another and build empathy and compassion between diverse groups and cultures; and
• Are bridge-builders, collaborators, and community networkers who bring people together.