We are a Changemaker Campus.

The Institute for Community Prosperity is proud to be part of the Changemaker Campus community at Mount Royal University, a designation recognized by Ashoka Canada that recognizes the university’s commitment to redefining the role of higher education as a catalyst for social impact. This designation connects us with a broader network of national and global Changemaker Campuses, all dedicated to fostering a culture of social innovation where students across various disciplines are inspired and equipped to become agents of change within their communities.

A Changemaker Campus operates in socially and environmentally conscious ways to address local and global challenges.The designation recognizes investment in the continuous development of individuals who see the value of higher education in making the world a better place.

The designation resulted from an extensive selection process that included a 360-degree campus scan, a site visit and three 70-minute panel interviews. It marks the culmination of a broader MRU Changemaker Campus initiative that began in 2015 with the development of the Changemaker Campus Roadmap. 

 

 

 

In 2017, MRU celebrated becoming a designated Changemaker Campus with AshokaU. In 2023, we recommitted to this designation by renewing our status. Changemaker Campuses are the global leaders in social innovation and changemaking in higher education, and represent a vision of what education and univerisites can be. 

 

 

 

 

   

 I am so happy that MRU is an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus. Please know how very much I value the Institute for making that happen. I think it is incredible to have a structure like Ashoka where we can create a culture and discipline of collaboration at MRU.

Tim Rahilly, President and Vice-chancellor, Mount Royal University

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Mount Royal is unique among post-secondary institutions in its commitment to undergraduate education. This includes a focus on personalized learning, community engagement, liberal education, experiential learning, and societal benefit. These strategic priorities align with changemaking. 

The University’s Research and Scholarship Plan, entitled Reimagine. Innovate. Nurture. Celebrate., emphasizes that we are committed to community-based research, reimagining the learning experience, innovating beyond the classroom, nurturing curiostiy, and celebrating success through knowledge mobilization. Research and scholarship at Mount Royal are enhanced through the leadership of our institutes and centres.

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The Change Team

We believe Everyone is a Changemaker. Changemaking activities are happening across campus in all dislipnes and departments through MRU's staff, faculty, students, and alumni. To learn more about some of the incredible changemakers on campus visit the Changemaker Profiles. 

Changemaking activities are aligned and coherently coordinated across the institution through the Change Team. The Change Team fosters engagement from across the institution on activities, events, and curriculum development. If you have questions for the Change Team, please email Brit Nickerson at bnickerson @ mtroyal.ca.