Investigation into the
employment experience of Dr. Deepa Khosla and related matters.
Terms of reference:
To inquire into the employment-related experience of Dr. Deepa Khosla from her start date of Aug. 1, 2005 to her death on Nov. 21, 2005. In particular, to:
- Provide a thorough understanding of Dr. Khosla's concerns, including their reasons, regarding her interactions with a particular student;
- Assess whether Memorial University did enough to allay Dr. Khosla's concerns and to protect her;
- Review the effectiveness of policies, procedures and practices of the University regarding the environment for women;
- Evaluate whether Memorial University's policies, procedures and practices in the area of harassment are disseminated and applied effectively;
- Determine whether Memorial University's climate is sufficiently supportive and welcoming to women;
- Make recommendations for improvements to the University's policies, procedures and practices in the area of fostering a good working environment for women and in the area of regulating student conduct on campus.
