Join us Tuesday, March 5th at noon for the Accommodation and Accessibility in the Classroom Soup and Substance Series at Ryerson University. We'll be discussing Hidden Barriers and Beyond, exploring the personal perspectives of students, faculty and staff address issues, barriers and solutions related to the experience of non-visible disabilities in the classroom. The … [Read more...] about Accommodation and Accessibility in the Classroom: Soup and Substance Series
Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to read a Huffington Post article entitled Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business by Tim Hockey, President and CEO, TD Canadian Trust. I definitely agree with his general premise and the 5 key points that he made about how to achieve diversity within an organization: 1) Be authentic, 2) Get your house in order, 3) Invest in the … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Black History Month: A U.S. or Canadian Experience?
On February 4, I attended an event celebrating Black History Month (BHM) in Canada held at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts. It was the 2013 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Black History Month Student Essay Competition Reception. RBC asked high school students applying to Canadian colleges or universities to tell their stories of how Black Canadians have … [Read more...] about Black History Month: A U.S. or Canadian Experience?
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series
The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University presents the Soup & Substance Series, a series of noon hour moderated panel discussions held on the 7th Floor of Heaslip House at 297 Victoria Street. While enjoying a warm bowl of soup and refreshments, participants will engage panelists in an open conversation on a range of diversity related … [Read more...] about Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series
What Is a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?
In 2012, I was named the inaugural Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for Ryerson University, which is located in Toronto, Ontario. As such, my mandate is to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution such that all members of our Ryerson community have the opportunity to learn, work, and live in an … [Read more...] about What Is a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?