Progress on Causes That Matter
Generous donors like you have a long history of empowering Carleton students and supporting initiatives that create positive change within our community. Carleton donors, partners and friends also share our deep commitment to driving broader societal change by investing in the people and ideas that advance critical causes.
Throughout 2024, senior leadership at Carleton shared inspiring messages about the ways in which Carleton is making a tangible difference in four key purpose areas that matter deeply to our community: health and wellness, a vibrant social fabric, a new, inclusive economy and environmental sustainability.
Learn more below.
Health and Wellness
Within our community and across the country, health is a key priority. At Carleton, we strive to advance health and wellness for our students and the communities we serve in a variety of ways — from providing holistic student support, to offering innovative on-campus initiatives, to leading impactful health research, and much more.
Hear from Suzanne Blanchard, Vice-President (Students and Enrolment) about the ways in which we contribute to community well-being and empower students to be advocates for good health.
When we empower students in this way — when we teach them to value, prioritize and advocate for their health and wellness — the impact extends far beyond campus. We help students reach their full potential, build resilience and use their talents for good in their communities and careers. We lessen the load on community resources and an overburdened local healthcare system. We prepare graduates who become passionate ambassadors for the value of good health and well-being.
Suzanne Blanchard Vice-President (Students and Enrolment)
Vibrant Social Fabric
The vibrancy of our social fabric is a function of many complex factors, including our collective ability to navigate conflict and disagreement, our willingness to hear and highlight diverse voices, and our investments in art, culture and other shared experiences that create meaning and joy.
Hear from Pauline Rankin, Carleton’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) as she shares her perspectives on how universities in general — and Carleton in particular — can and do contribute to a vibrant social fabric for us all.
At Carleton, we teach students how to understand diverse perspectives, engage in respectful discussion and debate, and navigate difference in a safe and supportive environment. We help them develop skills that prepare them to be engaged citizens, highly capable of pursuing meaningful social change. We instill in them — and in our faculty and staff — the value of using those talents for community betterment. And we provide a platform for them to foster cultural competencies and global perspectives that will help them relate positively to others wherever they go.
Pauline Rankin Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
New, Inclusive Economy
When it comes to our economy, the only constant is change. And as innovation and new technologies continue to proliferate, the rate of change within our workforce and diverse sectors will only intensify.
With support from our donors and partners, Carleton leverages education and research to develop solutions that can help society both adapt to — and drive — widespread change and contribute to an inclusive, prosperous future for our economy.
Hear from Rafik Goubran, Vice-President (Research & International) as he reflects on Carleton’s unique contributions in this space.
As the world continues to face increasingly complex challenges, businesses and sectors will have to develop new solutions to maximize efficiency, sustainability and lasting economic prosperity. Research and education will be key drivers of success to help identify and implement technologies that will transform the way we approach these challenges. I’m proud to say that this is a strength of Carleton’s. Carleton faculty and students are experts at exploring and applying cutting-edge technologies to strengthen the new economy and imagine better ways of doing things.
Rafik Goubran Vice-President (Research & International)
Environmental Sustainability
As the climate crisis intensifies, undertaking decisive, shared action to enhance environmental sustainability has become more important than ever. Universities are uniquely positioned to contribute solutions through research, partnership, preparing the next generation and leading on-campus efforts to make operations greener.
Hear from Duane McNair, Vice-President (Finance and Administration) as he highlights some of Carleton’s recent institutional, operational and research accomplishments that contribute to environmental stewardship.
Sustainability has become a critical consideration as we navigate the complex challenges presented by our current social, political, economic and environmental landscapes. Amidst rising uncertainty, we must find ways to move forward that create stability today without compromising the needs of tomorrow. From research, to education, to constituent engagement and operational improvements, Carleton is taking action to create tangible, positive impacts on campus and in the broader community.
Duane McNair Vice-President (Finance and Administration)
