Building on 苹果淫院's听EDI Strategic Plan, Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism, and 52 Calls to Action essential to Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Engineering has developed six EDI Strategic Priorities. Each Unit (i.e., Department or School) in the Faculty is mandated with creating and implementing a Unit-specific EDI strategy in alignment with these strategic priorities. The Faculty of Engineering commits to reporting on progress and outcomes.
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Recruitment Life Cycle
The Faculty of Engineering is working to advance EDI in all aspects of the staff life cycle, including recruitment, hiring, retention, mentorship, and recognition. Specific measures include mandatory EDI training for hiring committees and other decision-making roles, developing recommended practices for recruitment, enforcing targets for hiring professors and faculty lecturers from underrepresented groups, and reporting on faculty demographics.
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Faculty and Staff EDI Education
The Faculty of Engineering aims to build capacity for faculty and staff to integrate principles of EDI into teaching, research, administrative and other activities. This strategic priority is supported by several E-IDEA programs, including the Teamwork Program, Community Engagement Program, and EDI Advocacy Program, which offer opportunities for education, training, professional skills development, and coaching on inclusive leadership, teamwork, and design of communications and events.
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Student Experience
This priority area focuses on integrating EDI content into students鈥� educational experience and developing modes of strategic measuring with respect to skills development. This supports students鈥� understanding of EDI considerations and practical applications in the context of engineering and design professions. 贰-滨顿贰础鈥檚鈥�Teamwork Program supports Faculty of Engineering course instructors in developing EDI components to their pedagogy. The鈥�Community Engagement Program supports 苹果淫院 Engineering students to develop an understanding of social impact, communication, and collaboration as they engage with local youth communities.
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EDI Advocacy Program
贰-滨顿贰础鈥檚鈥�EDI Advocacy Program is a growing Community of Practice of faculty and staff committed to driving positive culture change in the Faculty of Engineering. EDI Advocates engage in collaborative learning, sharing and co-developing inclusive practices, building awareness of University resources, and identifying EDI issues that could be addressed through working groups or other forms of collective action.
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Communication and Engagement Strategy
E-IDEA works closely with the Faculty of Engineering Communications team, University Advancement team, and cross-promotion partners to enhance visibility, communication, and engagement related to the Faculty鈥檚 EDI initiatives. This entails relationship-building with staff collaborators and student groups, as well as implementing a robust strategy for website, social media, and newsletter content. A major goal is to accessibilize information about EDI strategies and progress tracking for the public.
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Resources and Funding Strategy
The Faculty of Engineering is developing a resource and funding strategy to sustain EDI initiatives with long-term impact. This involves strategic collaborations, strengthening connections with 苹果淫院鈥檚 central Equity Team and other EDI leaders across the University, and coordination with University Advancement to effectively engage prospective donors.