Decisions
Memorial Evolve is a coordinated journey. Our evolution will be iterative as we adjust to the disruption around us.
As of Feb. 4, 2026, the roadmap below reflects our current milestones and priorities. In addition, please explore the table below to see how each decision drives one or more of its three focus areas.
Evolve Decision |
About |
Contract with Care |
Evolve around Students |
Strengthen with Purpose |
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Focusing on our academic mission |
Memorial University’s Board of Regents has approved a recommendation to begin the process of divesting real estate that is not central to Memorial’s academic mission. |
√ Primary |
Secondary |
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Executive structure update |
President Morrison shared an important update about a more streamlined, pan-university executive structure, reducing the number of vice-presidents from seven to three. |
√ Primary |
√ Primary |
√ Primary |
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Meeting community needs Jan. 8, 2026 |
Memorial University is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment that promotes a sense of belonging for students, faculty, staff and partners. Consultations are underway to determine the optimal organizational structure, reporting and mandate to ensure that EDI-AR and human rights are resourced for long-term success. |
√ Primary |
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Employee engagement survey |
Memorial launched an employee engagement survey for all employees to give faculty and staff an opportunity to share feedback on their experiences working at Memorial and an opportunity to be engaged in shaping the university’s workplace. |
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️ √ Primary |
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Executive structure review |
President Morrison asked the Memorial community for insight into the decision-making process and to solicit input/feedback regarding organizational design and executive leadership at our university. |
√ Primary |
√ Primary |
√ Primary |
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Transformation Program Office |
Transformation Program Office to guide investment in priorities that help Memorial become more sustainable and efficient. |
Secondary |
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√ Primary |
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New budget model |
Update on the new budget model, ensuring that the ABB/RCM budget model aligns resources with academic priorities, improves transparency and accountability and is both predictable and sustainable. |
️Secondary |
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√ Primary |
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New Enrolment Innovation Lead appointed |
Memorial University's lead in enrolment innovation appointed to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive portfolio that will improve the student experience from recruitment to graduation. |
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√ Primary
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Secondary |