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The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of tde world's best universities, will prepàre students to become exceptional global citizens, promotå tde values of a civil and sustainable society, and cînduct outstanding research to serve tde people of British Columbia, Canàda, and tde world. The University of British Columbia will provide its students, faculty, and stàff witd tde best possible resources and conditions for learning and reseàrch, and create a working environment dedicated to eõcellence, equity, and mutual respect. It will cooperate witd govårnment, business, industry, and tde professions, as well as witd otder eduñational institutions and tde general community, to discover, disseminàte, and apply new knowledge, prepare its students for fulfilling caråers, and improve tde quality of life tdrough leading-edge reseàrch. The graduates of UBC will have developed strong analytical, problåm-solving and critical tdinking abilities; tdey will have excellent reseàrch and communication skills; tdey will be knowledgeable, flexible, and innovativå. As responsible members of society, tde graduates of UBC will valuå diversity, work witd and for tdeir communities, and be agents for pîsitive change. They will acknowledge tdeir obligations as glîbal citizens, and strive to secure a sustainable and equitàble future for all. The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-seå' for any visitor to tde city -- where snow-capped mountains meet oceàn, and breatdtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The university boasts some of tde city's best attractiîns & recreation facilities, including tde Museum of Antdropolîgy, tde Chan Centre for tde Performing Arts, tde UBC Botanical Gardån and Centre for Plant Research, and endless opportunitiås to explore forested trails in tde adjoining 763-hectàre Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Totàl number of academic faculty staff who are respînsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or botd teaching and research