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Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.
 
Purpose: We empower a better Saskatchewan

This is why we exist and what we do for the province.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the force that empowers individuals, industries and communities to thrive. We are proud to say that Saskatchewan runs on Saskatchewan Polytechnic. We recognize our significant impact on the wellbeing and prosperity of Saskatchewan, and we strive to make the province better in all that we do.

Vision: To lead the rise of polytechnic education

Our vision defines where we want the strategic plan to take us.

As we look ahead to 2030, we see that we are living in a polytechnic moment. Industries need what polytechnics produce: highly skilled, job ready graduates and innovative applied research. Our learners build practical skills in a hands-on, work-integrated learning environment and are supported in achieving their career ambitions. As leaders and ambassadors, we have an opportunity to show the world what polytechnic education can do to create a better future.

Mission: Inspire success in every learning journey

Our mission establishes what we do every day to achieve our vision.

We are committed to making Saskatchewan Polytechnic synonymous with learner success. No matter where someone may be in their learning journey, we empower them to acquire the skills needed for success at work, in their communities and in life. Our faculty and staff foster a caring, inclusive learning environment and are passionate about the success of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic community. We know that by helping everyone experience the benefits of a polytechnic education, we are building a better future and a better Saskatchewan.

 

Values

Respect 
We show our care for one another and our workplace, striving to build good relationships (miyo wâhkôhtowin). We foster positive and inclusive working and learning environments that celebrate diverse and intersectional perspectives and value all ways of knowing and being. We honour and support each other as one team.
Integrity
We are leaders in the global polytechnic community. We are honest and fair in all we do. We are committed to accountability and transparency. We are truthful with one another. We hold ourselves to high standards of ethical behaviour and take responsibility for our actions.
Sustainability
We work, live and learn in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We support the health, safety and wellness of our learners, employees and partners. We are conscientious stewards of our resources and continuously look for innovative ways to strengthen and improve our institution.
Excellence
We strive to achieve the highest levels of quality in our teaching, our programs and our services. We maintain high standards and support continuous improvement in all that we do. We embrace lifelong learning. We are proud of the work that we do and rise to meet the challenges that are presented to us.

 

Mandate

As stated in Section 4 of The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Act (pdf), Saskatchewan Polytechnic may provide:

  1. courses and programs of study, instruction or training, and related services, in academic, scientific, trade, technical, technological and vocational fields of education;

  2. subject to The Degree Authorization Act, university programs, by agreement and on the basis agreed to with any university within or outside Saskatchewan; 

  3. courses or programs of instruction or training that have been determined to be required with respect to a trade pursuant to The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, 1999; 

  4. courses, programs and seminars of a continuing education nature; 

  5. credit programs through a regional college as defined in The Regional Colleges Act; 

  6. student services, career counselling, adult basic education, language training, literacy programming, and newcomer integration services; 

  7. training  and  services,  including  applied  research,  to  governments, corporations, persons or other bodies with respect to courses, programs and related services that the  polytechnic provides or expertise or facilities it possesses, on any terms that the polytechnic considers appropriate; 

  8. services to encourage and support scholarly activity related to programs of study provided by the polytechnic; 

  9. any other post-secondary education and training-related functions or activities that may be prescribed in the regulations (pdf).