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CRC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Plan
大象传媒 Commitment Statement
Strategy for Raising Awareness
Governance
Monitoring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Concerns
厂贵鲍鈥檚 Equity Targets & Gaps
Policies and Procedures that Govern Staffing of Canada Research Chairs
大象传媒 Canada Research Chairs Equity Committee
Canada Research Chairs Program Utilization Spreadsheet
Canada Research Chairs Program: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Information
Public Reports

大象传媒 is committed to ensuring that all CRC nominations and recruitment processes follow best practices and adhere to equity requirements.

CRC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Plan

The Tri鈥揂gency Programs Secretariat (TIPS) requires all institutions with five or more chair allocations to develop an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). This webpage details 厂贵鲍鈥檚 equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and fulfills TIPS鈥� public transparency requirements.

This action plan guides 厂贵鲍鈥檚 efforts to sustain the participation of and/or address the underrepresentation of individuals from the four designated groups (FDGs)鈥攚omen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and members of visible minorities鈥攁mong 大象传媒's chairholders. The CRC EDI action plan captures our efforts to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into 大象传媒 processes and practices within the CRC program and beyond.

View 大象传媒's CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan

Institutionally, the Equity Office at 大象传媒 is at the forefront of transforming the 大象传媒 experience to uplift and uphold human rights of all people in our community, while identifying and addressing systemic inequities. By translating the university's value of equity and belonging into tangible actions, as outlined in the Equity Compass, we guide the institution towards a more inclusive future through a sustainable and holistic approach to Inclusive Excellence. 

View 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Equity Compass

大象传媒 Commitment Statement

In accordance with the mandate from the Federal Government and the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program, 大象传媒 (大象传媒) offers this commitment to :

大象传媒 is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Equity Compass upholds all of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 values as noted in our What鈥檚 Next: The 大象传媒 Strategy but in particular operationalizes the value of equity and belonging. 大象传媒 is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 大象传媒 will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Strategy for Raising Awareness

大象传媒 is committed to uplift and uphold human rights of all people in our community, while identifying and addressing systemic inequities and ensuring the university community is aware of the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the CRC Program and beyond.

• The 大象传媒 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan is guided by 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan鈥檚 identified challenge of 鈥渟trengthening civil society by advancing justice, equity, and social responsibility鈥�; CRC Program resource guide: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Best Practices for Recruitment, Hiring and Retention; and the 大象传媒 Faculty Association Salary Equity Recommendation Committee鈥檚 guiding principle 鈥渢o advance equity, distributive justice, fairness and high integrity of all procedures and recommendations.鈥�
• 厂贵鲍鈥檚 commitment to operationalizing our value of equity and belonging and raising awareness of the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion with the CRC Program include:
  • advancing 厂贵鲍鈥檚 institutional EDI work over the next five years, as outlined in the Equity Compass 
  • creating and publicizing the work of the 大象传媒 CRC Equity Committee, whose mandate was to oversee the creation of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan;
  • communicating equity and diversity objectives of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan to all faculty, staff, and students via the 大象传媒 Research website and email correspondence to staff and faculty from the VPRI Office;
  • holding information sessions for faculty and staff to learn more about 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan in 2017; 
  • overviews and detailed processes on all aspects of CRC administration (internal and external), along with training, templates, forms and checklists to assist CRC search committees, and information on equity requirements and best practices; and 
  • regular communications with faculties and departments to ensure compliance with equity requirements for CRC search processes. 
• In 2021, 大象传媒 launched two new resources to raise awareness:
  • The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Research webpage. EDI is tightly related to research excellence and research cannot meet the bar to be considered excellent if it not inclusive. The webpage provides context of the Canadian Research Funding ecosystem and resources for incorporating EDI in research.
  • The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in hiring training module. The module was created to help ensure procedural fairness, increase diversity in chairholders and develop diversity competencies. The module is comprehensive and includes an overview of unconscious bias, but also how unconscious bias is applied throughout various stages of the hiring process including: the job advertisement, long listing, shortlisting, interviewing and negotiating with candidates. It was first piloted with CRC search committees and is available to the University community upon request.
• In 2023, two initiatives have advanced institutional equity, diversity and inclusion:
  • The Equity Compass, which is a strategic framework outlining the focus for 厂贵鲍鈥檚 institutional equity, diversity and inclusion work over the next five years (2023-2028) to help build an 大象传媒 where all can thrive. The CRC EDI action plan (2017) was used to inform the Equity Compass.
  • The EDI action plan recommended the establishment of faculty mentoring programs. The 2022-23 CRC EDI stipend was used to advance this goal by conducting a needs assessment and internal and external environmental scans. The stipend will also be used to deliver events that enable networking and informal mentorship. A mentorship resources page was also created to support existing mentors and mentees.
• In 2025, two existing equity, diversity, and inclusion resources were updated and streamlined to better serve the 大象传媒 community:
  • The resources from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Research web page were integrated with the Equity Office鈥檚 broader resource collection to create a more comprehensive and centralized collection.
  • The EDI in Hiring training module was formally transitioned to the Equity Office for long-term stewardship and use by committees across all levels of the university. supported a comprehensive content update to ensure its continued relevance and impact.

Governance

To oversee the development of the CRC EDI Action Plan, 大象传媒 established a CRC Equity Committee comprised of members from faculty, administration, the 大象传媒 Faculty Association, and staff.

• The committee鈥檚 objectives were to oversee the creation of all required elements of 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan, which included:
  • data collection on all current Canada Research Chairholders and applicants;
  • meeting the CRC Program鈥檚 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Public Accountability and Transparency Requirements; and
  • 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan.
• The committee met monthly and established a governance plan that included:
  • contracting the services of an external equity advisor;
  • appointment of a project lead to set timelines, organize meetings, manage deadlines, and liaise with equity advisory to design and create deliverables for consideration of the committee;
  • committee consensus on materials and deliverables related to 厂贵鲍鈥檚 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan; and
  • final approval and oversight from the Vice-President, Research and International, and Vice-President, Academic, on all documentation related to this initiative.

Oversight of the CRC program at 大象传媒, including allocation of chairs and monitoring of equity targets, falls within the Vice-President, Research and Innovation portfolio; final approval of chair allocations requires Executive approval. Where needed, approval and oversight for equity, diversity and inclusion is provided by the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion.

Monitoring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Concerns

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Associate Vice President Research oversees the Canada Research Chair Program and is responsible for monitoring and responding to equity, diversity, and inclusion concerns in relation to the Program. Javier Tavitas, (javier_tavitas@sfu.ca), Associate Director of Research Development, Institutional Strategic Awards, is 厂贵鲍鈥檚 first point of contact for bringing such concerns forward to the Director of Institutional Strategic Awards and to the AVP Research.

大象传媒 has several dedicated offices in place to help support our community members through difficult situations and where possible, provide further protection from harm. These offices: 

• provide consultation and advice on individual workplace conflicts and complaints of discrimination or bullying and harassment, including providing coaching and support on conflict resolution and investigations when needed
• provide conflict resolution support to affected parties and collaborating as needed with other departments and stakeholder groups such as union representatives, Equity Office, Human Resources, and other Faculty Relations staff
• Navigate 厂贵鲍鈥檚 supports here: Community Supports

The Equity Office supports the university鈥檚 academic mission by ensuring 大象传媒 is in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks at the provincial and federal level and Canadian equity, diversity and inclusion standards and requirements for accreditation. Through partnerships with leaders and units across the university, the Equity Office team provides timely, evidence-informed guidance to support the implementation of equitable and inclusive practices. Where appropriate, the Equity Office partners with Indigenous faculty and staff to support Indigenization, Decolonization and Reconciliation efforts at 大象传媒. 

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 鈥� Faculty Initiatives is responsible for:

• Identifying needs and developing institutional strategies related to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion goals and practices at 大象传媒. 
• Working collaboratively with Faculty Relations (in the areas of faculty recruitment, career progression, as well as leadership and development) to ensure fair, inclusive and accessible practices
• Developing resources and providing training for Selection Committees and Tenure and Promotion Committees on strategies and best practices for achieving diversity and inclusion goals and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the 大象传媒 Faculty Association collective agreement.
• Providing consultation, coaching, and conflict-resolution services, related to developing and maintaining positive and inclusive workplace environments
• Along with the Director, EDI, Staff Initiatives, Administrates and coordinates activities as per the commitments to employment and pay equity as stated in 大象传媒's Employment Equity Policy GP 19 
• Collaboration with the VPRI ISA office to ensure coordination of central EDI activities and resources with the EDI requirements of the CRC program.

厂贵鲍鈥檚 Equity Targets & Gaps

Data as of July 1, 2024

Policies and Procedures that Govern Staffing of Canada Research Chairs

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program provides the university with the opportunity to recruit world-class scholars across all research disciplines.

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大象传媒 Canada Research Chairs Equity Committee

The CRC Equity Committee was created in 2017 for the purpose of drafting 厂贵鲍鈥檚 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for the Canada Research Chairs Program. The Committee was comprised of:

Faculty Representatives: Lesley Shannon, Nathalie Sinclair
Faculty Relations: Doug Thorpe-Dorward, Catherine Stoddard
大象传媒 Faculty Association: Ronda Arab
Major Projects Office: Theresa Burley
External Advisor: Grace Wong Sneddon

Canada Research Chairs Program Utilization Spreadsheet

大象传媒 CRC Utilization Spreadsheet 鈥� November 7, 2024

Canada Research Chairs Program: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Information

Public Reports

大象传媒 CRC EDI Progress Report 2021-22
大象传媒 CRC EDI Progress Report 2020-21
大象传媒 December 2029 Equity Target Plan
大象传媒 CRC EDI Progress Report 2019-20
Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan: Progress Report (2018)

大象传媒's CRC advertisements

大象传媒's active and archived advertisements for internal, external and emergency retention CRCs can be found here.