University of Guelph

Reflecting the University of Guelph’s commitment to ‘Improve Life’, Lang’s mission is built upon the belief that ‘business as a force for good’® is important in the world. It is our mission to inspire purpose by promoting responsible and sustainable businesses and communities through interdisciplinary learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our ability to inspire purpose and cultivate business as a force for good® in society is guided by, and established within, three foundational pillars: -Developing Sustainable Prosperity: Creating high quality and innovative research and partnerships that enhance local and global communities through economic, human, and societal impact and entrepreneurship. -Empowering People: Commitment to the development of leadership for a sustainable future through our teaching, research, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion. -Caring for the Planet: Advocating for responsible, ethical, and sustainable business and organizational practices through dynamic and impactful research, pedagogical innovation, and intellectual curiosity. Lang’s core values help us achieve and uphold our mission, and include: -Research with Impact: Diverse scholarly pursuits, with a focus on advancement of discipline-based theory, management practice, and public policy. -Community Impact: Creating authentic and meaningful partnerships through community outreach. -Educational Innovation: Providing a supportive and challenging learning environment, in which students apply theory to real-world problems, and supporting instructors to be innovative and experimental in their teaching practices. -Personal Integrity: Developing strong morals and ethics and following through on them in your actions.