Recommendations and Activities:
7.1
C1
C2
C3
C4i
C5
C14
C15
7.1
2024 Update
- Promoted anti-racism and anti-bias workshops for all UTM staff.
- Developed a campus-wide wellness toolkit for managers, including resources about anti-Black racism.
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2022 Update
- Hosting anti-bias workshops for staff on diversity and inclusion.
- Organizing cross-campus live streaming to enable UTM staff to attend EDI events at UTSG virtually.
C1
2024 Update
- Participated in panel events to support career development for Black, Indigenous, and racialized staff.
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2022 Update
- Meeting regularly with the executive team of UTM’s Connections & Conversations to discuss progress toward implementing U of T’s anti-racist commitments.
C2
2024 Update
- Developed and expanded workplace civility training, engaging numerous departments and over 200+ participants with the intent to roll this out for all departments across UTM.
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2022 Update
- Opened virtual spaces to discuss supports for staff in light of anti-Black racism and violence.
C3
2024 Update
- Contributed to the tri-campus committee that reviewed and revised U of T’s job posting language to encourage more applicants from equity deserving groups including Black candidates.
- Facilitated the development of, and recruitment for, new staff positions supporting Black excellence, including an Educational developer for anti-racist pedagogies, an Equity Project Specialist, Sciences, and the Manager and Coordinator of Black initiatives.
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2022 Update
- Participating in tri-campus committee to review and revise language in U of T’s job postings to encourage more applications from Black candidates.
C4i
2024 Update
- Supported tri-campus efforts to build partnerships with Black communities in the greater Toronto area, including work with Family Services Peel on a 2022 job workshop for marginalized candidates.
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2022 Update
- Partnered with Family Services of Peel and Employment Ontario to hold a hiring information seminar for Canadian newcomers and marginalized communities.
C5
2024 Update
- Created a UTM-specific onboarding toolkit, including resources to connect new Black employees with established community networks, resources, and communications channels.
- New Staff Orientation session includes EDI presentation - introducing new staff to the UTM chapter of Connections & Conversations the affinity group for BIPOC staff. Orientation sessions take place periodically each year
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2022 Update
- Developed a UTM-specific onboarding toolkit, including resources to connect new Black employees with established community networks and resources.
C14
2024 Update
- Continued to implement and improve a new staff awards program, including recognition for advancing EDI.
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2022 Update
- Implemented a new staff awards program, including a category for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
C15
2024 Update
- Participated actively in equity-centered committees, celebrations, and events, including Black Table Talk and Black Leadership Advisory Committee.
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2022 Update
- Collaborated with EDIO, SHRL, and C&C to fund and organize year-end equity celebration.