When I arrived in Canada to start my new post at Ryerson University, I was very excited and looked forward to working in one of the most diversity cities in the world. Ryerson was willing to take the risk and hire an African American women from the Midwest to lead the country’s first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion division as the Assistant Vice President/Vice … [Read more...]
2016 Pioneers for Change Award Winners Announced
(From CNW, A PR Newswire Company; some links and styling added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) TORONTO, May 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Skills for Change is proud to announce the recipients of 2016 Pioneers for Change. Now in its 24th year, Pioneers for Change Awards support the vision of a diverse and inclusive Canada. At Skills for Change, we champion leadership and innovation … [Read more...]
Thank You to The Institutional Diversity Blog Community
In this video post, I share a message of Thanks to The Institutional Diversity Blog Community. In the years I've been running this blog, I've learned some valuable lessons: Post Content Consistently: When I first began, I was able to post on a weekly basis, and that helped me build up a dedicated following of return visitors who eventually became part … [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...]
A Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)’s Message to University and College Presidents
In this video post, I share a message to University and College Presidents about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and what it means to truly lead an inclusion organization. Here's a summary of my advice: Incorporate EDI into your messaging Walk the talk by surrounding yourself with people who reflect the diversity of your students, institution and … [Read more...]