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"Laurier is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of its core values, and understands that the effective creation and dissemination of new knowledge must take place in an academic community that recognizes the dignity and value of each and every one of its students, staff and faculty members."
Deborah Maclatchy, PhD
President and Vice Chancellor
Inclusive Hiring Initiative
The Inclusive Excellence Hiring Initiative is one of Laurier’s steps towards EDI.
The available positions (six Indigenous and six Black faculty members) align with the inclusive community and Indigeneity themes as part of the university’s broader efforts to advance strategic academic and research goals and enhance academic excellence and student experience.
Laurier's Action Plan
Wilfrid Laurier University is a thriving academic community where EDI and Indigeneity are a part of our core values as a learning institution. In pursuit of these goals we have put an action plan in place for which we hold ourselves accountable.
The Intersection of EDI and Academic Freedom
Freedom of expression, which historically served to fight injustice, inequality, and marginalization, is often turned against those seeking justice, equality, and inclusion. The university upholds the value of free expression and diversity of thought as essential to the pursuit of knowledge. These freedoms are not unlimited, including in classrooms or other instructional contexts. (Excerpted from “The Intersection of Freedom of Expression and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” statement.)
Student Support
If you would like to connect more personally, these resources are open to all students:
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Vanessa Oliver, Interim Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Spotlights
Laurier shares recommendations for implementing Special Constable Service Review
Beyond Treaty Recognition Week: Enacting Treaty Relationships Between Canadian Citizens and Indigenous Peoples
Building Careers and Communities: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring Under-Represented Scholars
Progress on Laurier’s Dimensions Pilot Program
Laurier releases external reviewers report on Special Constable Service
Listen to Laurier researchers share their experiences working with 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Laurier condemns anti-Asian racism and violence, offers support to community
Anonymous survey invites campus community to share thoughts and experiences with Laurier’s Special Constable Service
Count yourself in! Learn about Laurier’s Student Self-ID Form
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Roundtable Series
Review of Special Constable Service commences, reviewers announced
Laurier's EDI Strategic Planning Committee (SPC-EDI) Established
Laurier launches its Dimensions EDI Self-Assessment Team
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: A Dialogue with Human Rights and Decolonization
EDI Strategic Planning Committee
Equity Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Information Session – Questions Submitted in Advance
Statement on the relationship between the Strategic Plan and the Action Plan
Racism and violence: A message of support for the Laurier community
Action plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Indigeneity
The Intersection of Freedom of Expression and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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