News
What We Heard and What We Learned Report Update
On February 14, a final version of Memorial University Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Strategic Planning Report: What We Heard and What We Learned, a report on the findings of the Office of the Vice-Provost, EDI-AR's strategic planning consultations, was submitted to Dr. Jennifer Lokash, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Memorial University.
Response to the Report of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force
Memorial University welcomes the recently released Report of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force. The offices of the vice-provost, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism and human resources will work together over the coming months to learn and understand proposed changes to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the Federal Contractors Program (FCP).
Memorial University's Accessibility Plan
An accessibility plan for Memorial University was finalized in December 2023.
Happy New Year!
Greetings and welcome back from the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
Strategic Planning Report Update
The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Planning Consultation concluded in June 2023; data analysis was conducted between September 15 and the What We Heard and What We Learned report was drafted by December 5.
EDI-AR Hybrid Dialogue Session for Racialized and International Students at MI/Memorial
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism invites racialized and international students at Marine Institute and all Memorial University campuses to participate in its upcoming hybrid dialogue session on November 22, 2023.
Human Rights Policy Update
A draft of a human rights policy for Memorial University has been completed.
Student Dialogue Sessions
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism invites racialized and international students at all Memorial University campuses to participate in its upcoming hybrid dialogue session on November 9, 2023.
DEAM Webinar: Creating Accessibility Confidence
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). In recognition, the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism are partnering with InclusionNL to offer a webinar, Creating Accessibility Confidence, on Monday, Oct. 30, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Community Table Talk with Dr. Delores V. Mullings
Dr. Mullings, vice-provost, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDI-AR), invites the Memorial community to join her for a discussion and update on EDI-AR priorities and progress at Memorial on Thursday, Sept. 28 on the Grenfell campus.
Tely 10 Mile Road Race
Congratulations to two members of our EDI-AR portfolio on completing the walking portion of the Tely 10 Mile Road Race last weekend!
Multicultural Calendar
Our customized Memorial University 2023 multicultural calendar is now available to view online or import into Outlook. This calendar includes days, weeks and months of note for different religious and cultural communities, nationalities and equity-seeking communities.
EDI-AR Consultations for Department/Unit Heads, Students, Senior Administrative Officers and all Memorial community members
The Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR invites students, Senior Administrative Officers (SAOs) and Department/Unit Heads to participate in upcoming hybrid consultation sessions from all campuses of Memorial on Tuesday, May 23. In addition, a fourth open session will be held on the same day for all members of the Memorial community who have missed previous consultation sessions.
EDI-AR Consultations for Executive Assistants, Directors and Executive Directors, Assistant and Associate Directors and Managers
The Office of Vice-Provost, EDI-AR invites Executive Assistants, Directors and Executive Directors, Assistant and Associate Directors and Managers from all Memorial campuses to participate in upcoming consultation sessions on Tuesday, May 16 at DH-2002 (formerly the Junior Common Room in R. Gushue Hall) as part of our ongoing strategic planning process.
Public Consultations
One of Dr. Delores V. Mullings’ goals is to help make Memorial University become an EDI-AR “giant.”