Office of Inclusive Communities
About EDI at ºìÁ«ÉçÇø
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Diversity is a ºìÁ«ÉçÇø strength and leveraging it to unleash the potential of faculty, staff and students is our priority. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø is actively embedding values of equity, diversity and inclusion into policies, procedures and decision-making at all levels of the institution, while recognizing that this is an ongoing process fuelled by collective dedication and commitment.
Community engagement, collaborative consultation, respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and diverse perspectives, truth and reconciliation and putting people first, are considerations at the fore of ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s approach to building inclusive communities.
At ºìÁ«ÉçÇø, we define:
- Equity as fair treatment and access to opportunities. ºìÁ«ÉçÇø values the fair and just treatment of all community members through the creation of opportunities and the removal of barriers to address historic and current disadvantages for equity-seeking and marginalized groups.
- Diversity as all the ways in which we are different. ºìÁ«ÉçÇø values and respects diversity in all its forms, including knowledge, worldviews and experiences. Diversity is born out of membership in different groups.
- Inclusion as a process of intentional efforts to understand another perspective and feel empathy. An inclusive learning and working environment is one where every individual can maximize their potential, irrespective of personal characteristics.
The following four areas work towards advancing a culture of inclusion across ºìÁ«ÉçÇø:
Communications from the Office of Inclusive Communities
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Reports, statements and more:
- prepared for the Board of Governors (April, 2022)
- prepared for the Board of Governors (February, 2022)
- prepared for the Board of Governors (November, 2021)
- to about creating and sustaining equitable and inclusive education environments (April 29, 2021)
- Email to FAAD and statement regarding launch of a Panel of Inquiry into Music Theatre Program (April 23, 2021)
- Email regarding (March 22, 2021)
- Global email to staff and students: (January 29, 2021)
- prepared for the Board of Governors (December, 2020)
- prepared for the Board of Governors (October, 2020)
- Global email to students outlining (June 12, 2020)
- Global email to staff outlining (June 11, 2020)
- Message of solidarity and support in (June 3, 2020)
- Message of solidarity regarding (June 1, 2020)
- Message from ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s President and Vice Chancellor (April 28, 2020)
Dimensions EDI Canada program
About Dimensions
The program seeks to foster transformative change within the research ecosystem at Canadian postsecondary institutions by addressing systemic barriers and inequities faced by members of historically and currently underrepresented and/or excluded groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
The Dimensions program is jointly administered by the , the , and the .
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s participation in Dimensions
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø is a proud participant in the Dimensions program and has earned a level of recognition.
This level demonstrates a strategic and coordinated approach to addressing EDI. It also means that ºìÁ«ÉçÇø is recognized for having successfully implemented and assessed the outcomes of previous EDI initiatives while also systematically collecting and analyzing representational data.
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø's Dimensions Action Plan
Since we signed the in 2019, we’ve engaged with employees across ºìÁ«ÉçÇø and garnered input from key areas in order to assess gaps and needs in employment systems.
Our five-year addresses these gaps and will serve as an important guiding force in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion at ºìÁ«ÉçÇø.
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s action plan incorporates quantifiable objectives and transparent reporting to monitor progress and maintain accountability. The action plan will be monitored by the Inclusive Communities Advisory Body.
As we embark on this five-year journey, ºìÁ«ÉçÇø emphasizes that EDI is not merely an initiative but a foundational principle that steers its day-to-day operations, as we aim to embed EDI in everything we do.
Employee Diversity Self-Identification Census
ºìÁ«ÉçÇø conducted its first Employee Diversity Self-Identification Census in 2020. The Census was an important first step towards achieving our goals for equity, diversity and inclusion at ºìÁ«ÉçÇø, as it allowed us to capture baseline understanding on the diversity of our employees. This information will contribute to our efforts to understand and leverage the diversity, perspectives, and lived experience of employees on our campuses.
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How to access the Census and Census results
How to access the Census
Employees can access the Census through . (On ºìÁ«ÉçÇø Central, navigate to PeopleSoft HR > Self Service > Diversity Self-Identify.)
Employees who completed the survey during its initial launch in April 2020 or during onboarding as a recent hire are not required to take any action. Please note that employees may view, enter or update their self-identification information at any time through the self-service portal.
2020 Census results
The 2020 Census Results Report is available for download: