We have seen over the last year the grief and anger propagated by centuries of systemic and institutionalized racism and oppression, including anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. While we envision the community as a safe space for all, there will be failures to achieve this vision, with possible causes ranging from bias to discrimination. And whether learning and meeting online or in person, our aspirations of professionalism and inclusion are the same. Days of Recognition and more resources can be found on the Faculty’s EDI webpage.Įngineering schools in Canada and around the world, and society at large, have made great progress from their exclusionary origins, and are working toward becoming the inclusive places we endeavour to be.The Engineering Society’s Equity and Inclusivity Project Directorship (E&I PD) works closely with student bodies across EngSoc to promote better inclusivity and accessibility outcomes across EngSoc events, clubs, and other aspects of the undergraduate engineering experience.The Dean’s Advisor on Black Inclusivity, the Dean’s Advisor on Indigenous Inclusivity, and the Mental Health Programs Officer provide support along with the academic advisors and the Engineering Human Resources office.The Engineering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Group (EEDIAG) is a Faculty-wide grassroots network that provides weekly meetups, TIPS workshops and open discussions on equity issues and proposed actions.The confidential disclosure framework provides skilled and compassionate support, accountability and systemic change to harassment, discrimination or harmful unprofessionalism that you may experience or witness.This is the first office of its kind for a Canadian engineering school. The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism collects data, provides training and builds equity programs to increase access.To deliver on this significant responsibility, U of T Engineering is bringing more resources and collaborations for a healthy, creative, and productive university experience. And those that graduate from U of T Engineering will become the engineers that the public will entrust to protect their life, health, property, economic interests, welfare and the environment around them. Our experience in this global pandemic has reaffirmed the importance of community, social justice and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of every person. We do this work to have a positive effect on team innovation 1, on the collective intelligence of working groups 2, and to let everyone bring forward their best selves 3. To achieve this vision, we are taking actions to create a place, a climate and a culture free of harassment, discrimination or intolerance of any kind including gender bias, anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, and ageism. Our vision is that the school looks, feels and acts inclusive, equitable and professional. Here at U of T Engineering we wish everyone to feel that they belong here. Our Shared Values of Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalismĭear students, faculty, staff and alumni,
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