The Dean’s Action Table on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DAT-EDI) has a mandate to study, promote and advise on efforts to create and sustain a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, and culturally safe community for students, staff and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). In doing so, the DAT-EDI will provide a means to identify and coordinate EDI activities and initiatives across the faculty.
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
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