What is a Dangerous University? In a 2010 University Affairs/Affairs universitaires opinion article, Mark Mercer explains "By [dangerous university] I mean a place where you'll encounter disturbing ideas."[1] In this article, Mercer contrasts a safe university with a dangerous university as follows: A safe university isn’t a university free of theft, vandalism and violence. It’s … Continue reading Book. In Praise of Dangerous Universities And Other Essays (2022)— Mark Mercer
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Cultural Appropriation: An EDI glossary entry versus a conceptual analysis. Or, the activist versus the philosopher.
Among the EDI resources provided by the Vice-President Finance & Operations Portfolio (VPFO) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is an EDI glossary which begins with the following paragraph: EDI Key concepts and definitions The words we use matter in all things. As equity, inclusion and diversity work has become a [sic] more well … Continue reading Cultural Appropriation: An EDI glossary entry versus a conceptual analysis. Or, the activist versus the philosopher.
Keeping An Eye On EDI 