OUR CORE VALUES

• COMPETENCE & KNOWLEDGE: We have the knowledge, practical skills, and tools to respond to service needs and improve the competency levels of the workforce and technical manpower population, now and in the future.
• EXCELLENCE: Improving continuously to achieve excellence in all areas of our operations.

• INTEGRITY: Acting professionally, ethically, honestly and transparently.
• INNOVATION: Taking on new challenges through creative, critical and forward-looking thinking
• TEAM WORK: Acknowledging co-operation, mutual support and shared expertise.
• PASSION: Performing with positive emotion and devotion to quality.
• RESPECT: Recognizing dignity and diversity in all relationships.
• EQUALITY: We treat each and every person with due equality. We are fair and unbiased in everything we do.

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN 

 DIAET Strategic Plan consists of 22 objectives. This divided among our four pillars – Our Students, Our Staff, Our Work and Our Community.

PILLAR 1

OUR STUDENTS 

GOAL

To educate and inspire students to realize success in their careers.

WE WILL: 

• Deliver high-quality programs that reflect labour markets and are responsive to emerging economies. 
• Provide exceptional learning experiences that create opportunities for students to build resilience, competence, personal capacity and life-enhancing skills. 
• Foster the development of durable skills that are transferable across all industries and places. 
• Champion work-based / experiential learning, global engagement and applied research opportunities. 
• Cultivate relationships with students that extend beyond graduation. 
• Advocate for the necessity and value of lifelong learning. 

 

PILLAR 2

OUR STAFF

GOAL

To invest in our employees and empower them to be entrepreneurial, innovative and strategic.

WE WILL: 

• Attract and retain individuals who are highly qualified, creative and collaborative. 
• Foster a culture where all employees are inspired to exemplify our mission, vision and values. 
• Ensure a positive and inclusive work environment that is diverse, respectful and representative of our community. 
• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support the health and wellness of our employees. 
• Leverage the expertise of our employees to make meaningful contributions to student learning and the community. 
• Provide professional development and global outreach opportunities that enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees.

 

PILLAR 3

OUR WORK

GOAL

To be a leader in work-based teaching and learning while responsibly managing resources, ensuring good governance and strategically investing in the future.

WE WILL: 

• Foster an environment that inspires idea generation, bold leadership and    purposeful innovation that are consistent with the evolution of work. 
• Lead the development of transformational programs, services and systems that enhance the student experience. 
• Be at the forefront of evolving teaching, learning and applied research practices. 
• Reimagine and grow our facilities to be more flexible, accessible and progressive. 
• Optimize resources and processes in all aspects of our business.

 

PILLAR 4

OUR COMMUNITY

GOAL

To drive the economic, social and environmental success of our Community, Nationally and Internationally.

WE WILL: 

• Establish and strengthen meaningful partnerships with industry, government, community and alumni to ensure our programs are leading-edge. 
• Expand volunteer opportunities for employees and students to help them gain a deeper connection to our community. 
• Leverage and grow our positive impact on our community to help it prosper and diversify. 
• Respect our community by leading environmental stewardship and building social inclusion, while contributing to economic success. 
• Strengthen our relationships with Indigenous communities.