Dean's Action Table on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

DAT-EDI Executive membership:  

Shall be comprised of 14 members:  

• Dean (Chair)  
• Vice-Dean, Education  
• Vice-Dean, Clinical 
• One (1) representative from each of the seven (7) DAT-EDI working groups 

• FHS Faculty Representative  
• Black Learner Representative 
• Indigenous Learner Representative 
• LGBTQIA2S+ Learner Representative 
• Representative for persons living with disabilities   

Note:  

• The working group representatives shall be recommended by the members of each group and approved by the Chair for a two (2) year term.  Each lead shall have an alternate.   
• The Chair shall appoint the FHS Faculty Representative, Black Learner Representative, Indigenous Learner Representative and LGTBQIA2S+ Learner Representative and a representative for persons living with disabilities, each for a two (2) year term.  Each representative appointed by the Chair shall have an alternate.   

  DAT-EDI Working Groups 

• EDI Curriculum across the FHS 
• Research and EDI 
• Professional Development 
• Culture and Community 
• Outreach and Summer Programs 
• EDI for Admissions  
• Recruitment, Retention and Mentorship

Working Group Mandate: 

• Meet monthly 
• Select a representative to report to and participate in the DAT-EDI Executive Table 
• Complete an environmental scan of current FHS activities relevant to the group theme 
• Study best practices relevant to the group theme 
• Develop and document recommendations and metrics, that will be used in the development of an EDI Strategic Plan for the FHS 
• Explore opportunities for educational scholarship, writing, and other forms of communication based on their work