With the tumultuous year of 2020 behind us, I’ve been reflecting on this idea of “a new normal”. A “new normal” commences when there’s been a paradigm shift, black swan event, or a significant life changing event that requires doing things differently. I had my own new normal experience when one of my children had an automobile accident that left him unable to walk and … [Read more...]
5 Tips for the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) During Challenging Times
Four years ago (January 5, 2016) I did a post titled: “5 Tips for Inaugural Chief Diversity Officers (CDO) in Universities”. I was half way through my fourth year at Ryerson University as the inaugural, Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). As such, my mandate was to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution … [Read more...]
Why Chief Diversity Officers (CDO) Need to Step Their Game Up
Seven years ago (January 29, 2013) I did a post titled: "What is as Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?". I had been in my new post at Ryerson University for about five months as its inaugural, Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). As such, my mandate was to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution such that all … [Read more...]
ICYMI: January and February 2016 Archives of the Ryerson University Soup and Substance Series
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Thursday, January 28th and Tuesday, February 23rd, the Ryerson University Soup and Substance Series held the following events: Freedom of Expression: Power, Privilege, and Perspective - Panelists explored perspectives on freedom of expression and how power and privilege influence who truly has access to this freedom. The discussion explored … [Read more...]
He, She or They: Gender Identity and Expression at Ryerson Soup and Substance Series
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, the Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University will present He, She or They: Gender Identity and Expression at Ryerson through the Soup and Substanace Series, where panelists will discuss the use of pronouns, why it matters, and how you can be an ally. The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) … [Read more...]