Recommendations and Activities:
7.1
C1
C2
C3
C4i
C5
C14
C15
7.1
- 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
- Meeting regularly with the executive team of UTM’s Connections & Conversations to discuss progress toward implementing U of T’s anti-racist commitments.
C2
- Opened virtual spaces to discuss supports for staff in light of anti-Black racism and violence.
C3
- 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
- Partnered with Family Services of Peel and Employment Ontario to hold a hiring information seminar for Canadian newcomers and marginalized communities.
C5
- Developed a UTM-specific onboarding toolkit, including resources to connect new Black employees with established community networks and resources.
C14
- Implemented a new staff awards program, including a category for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
C15
- Collaborated with EDIO, SHRL, and C&C to fund and organize year-end equity celebration.