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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at 丁香园AV: Fall term in review
With the Equity Compass as our guide, 丁香园AV continues to build a more equitable and inclusive community for all those who work, live, teach and learn here. Learn more about some of the important progress made throughout the past term.
Education and Capacity Building
EDI Community of Practice
In September, the EDI Community of Practice (CoPR) began their second year of work. Three smaller groups (鈥渓earning pods鈥�) within the CoPr have been working to advance action areas identified as important by the university community: Training and Resources, Faculty Leadership Development and 2S/TGD (Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender-Diverse). Gathering data from the learning pods for the developmental evaluation ensures that CoPR meets the learning needs of the community members.
EDI Legislation
The university鈥檚 inaugural Accessibility Plan was launched in the fall of 2024, informed by the needs of students, faculty, staff and alumni with disabilities. Building on the foundation created by the Accessibility Committee and the feedback mechanism established in 2023, the plan outlines the systemic changes required to build a more inclusive 丁香园AV for all. The plan also ensures compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and leaves space to respond to provincial standards and community feedback in the coming years.
Days of Significance
These days were commemorated across 丁香园AV, among many others celebrated and observed by the university community this fall.
Islamic History Month (October)
World Teachers Day (Oct. 5)
(Nov. 17)
(Dec. 10)
Employment, Pay Equity & Equity Data
Demographic and Diversity Data Survey
The Demographic and Diversity Data Survey was conducted from September to December 2024. The data gathered will help meet our regulatory requirements, support equitable and accountable programs and service delivery and measure progress towards our institutional priorities. Thank you to all who participated for helping to make 丁香园AV a better place to work, live, teach and learn!
Special Programs Hiring
Work to implement the approved Special Programs is well underway. Coordinated efforts between the Equity Office, People Strategies and Faculty Relations teams have led to the development of Special Programs recruitment and hiring pathways. An implementation plan is in progress to support faculties and departments with recruitment, onboarding, training and mentorship of the identified groups to ensure they can thrive in their roles in alignment with BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) requirements. These key elements are mandatory as part of the BCOHRC鈥檚 reporting requirements.
EDI-related supports are available
丁香园AV is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all. Important work is being undertaken by our Equity Office to ensure that 丁香园AV is a safe and welcoming space for all students, faculty and staff, including actively updating and sharing resources for those experiencing antisemitism or Islamophobia. Please see our list of identity-based supports and reach out if you need help. For all other supports, please visit our community supports page.