| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.26 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | March 21, 2023 |
University of Saskatchewan
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.83 / 2.00 |
Matt
Wolsfeld Community Engagement Co-ordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1
Yes
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Employees
None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The Diversity and Inclusion Consultant provides leaders with expertise related to diversity and inclusion to ensure that leaders are successful in developing and implementing diversity plans and contributing to the creation of an inclusive university community. This includes integrating and engaging with other units and fostering work environments that enable diversity and inclusion. The Diversity and Inclusion Consultant reports to the director responsible for recruitment and development initiatives within Human Resources.
Part 2
Some
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some
If trainings are made available, provide:
In 2021/2022 Anti-Racism training - all senior leaders and the Presidents Executive Committee participated in 8 - 2 hours training that involved readings, videos, lectures and group discussions. Diversity Workshops for Staff -- A Self-Reflection on Diversity
Over 1700 people have participated in this workshop. It is intended to increase self-awareness of personal thought patterns and behaviors; discover how assumptions, unconscious bias and stereotypes show up in our workplace; begin to think about our vision of diversity and inclusion at the U of S.
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Sessions (EID) – This four part model helps leaders explore their ability to drive an inclusive culture that enjoys the benefits of increased engagement, collaboration, and creativity. Approx. 220 leaders have participated. The EID is also part of the Advanced Greystone Leadership Development Program.
Indigenous Voices Program
The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness supports a variety of faculty and curriculum development initiatives related to decolonizing and Indigenizing education. The Indigenous Voices program aims to raise awareness of Aboriginal history, culture and contemporary issues, and decolonization. The program includes Ceremony, extended learning opportunities through wāskamisiwin seminars (Plains Cree for "the act of becoming more aware"), a public talk, a conference and support to decolonize and Indigenize curricula.
Over 1700 people have participated in this workshop. It is intended to increase self-awareness of personal thought patterns and behaviors; discover how assumptions, unconscious bias and stereotypes show up in our workplace; begin to think about our vision of diversity and inclusion at the U of S.
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Sessions (EID) – This four part model helps leaders explore their ability to drive an inclusive culture that enjoys the benefits of increased engagement, collaboration, and creativity. Approx. 220 leaders have participated. The EID is also part of the Advanced Greystone Leadership Development Program.
Indigenous Voices Program
The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness supports a variety of faculty and curriculum development initiatives related to decolonizing and Indigenizing education. The Indigenous Voices program aims to raise awareness of Aboriginal history, culture and contemporary issues, and decolonization. The program includes Ceremony, extended learning opportunities through wāskamisiwin seminars (Plains Cree for "the act of becoming more aware"), a public talk, a conference and support to decolonize and Indigenize curricula.
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