Six subheadings in this entry: 1) About the overarching EDI initiative in Canadian universities 2) Canadian Universities, Implicit Bias & EDI, examples 3) Why are some reluctant to criticise EDI programmes? 4) Hunting Implicit Biases (e.g anonymous reporting and bias incident response teams) 5) Questions and Controversy Around the Accuracy of Tests, the Efficacy of … Continue reading Friday Reading List. 06/01/2023. (Theme: Implicit Bias)
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McMaster University: “Office of the Vice-President, Research Welcomes new manager Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence” (EDIE)
"The Office of the Vice-President, Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce that Emmanuel Songsore has joined the OVPR as Manager, Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence (EDIE)." "Songsore will lead the implementation of McMaster’s equity and diversity initiatives as they pertain to research and commercialization..." The second quote mentions commercialization, a topic of controversy within … Continue reading McMaster University: “Office of the Vice-President, Research Welcomes new manager Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence” (EDIE)
Launch of CIHR equity, diversity, and inclusion advisory groups. July 5, 2021. And I have a few comments.
PDF attached. On July 5, 2021, Michael Strong announces the launch of an external advisory group whose role is to advise the CIHR on addressing systemic racism, and another soon to be launched external group that will specifically address the concerns of Indigenous people. Additionally, Strong announces the launch of two internal advisory groups, one … Continue reading Launch of CIHR equity, diversity, and inclusion advisory groups. July 5, 2021. And I have a few comments.
Kirsty Duncan, MP: A key figure in the design and installation of the EDI system in Canadian universities. An abridged chronology of her role (and EDI).
A doc.x copy of this post is available for download (an easier format for researchers): Kirsty DuncanDownload Kirsty Duncan is the current (Aug.12, 2022) elected Liberal MP for the Etobicoke North, Ontario, riding. She is also currently the Deputy House Leader of the Government. 1 Duncan was first elected to parliament On October 14, 2008. … Continue reading Kirsty Duncan, MP: A key figure in the design and installation of the EDI system in Canadian universities. An abridged chronology of her role (and EDI).
About the Diversity Meter TM used by some Canadian Universities (as listed)
Some Canadian universities have contracted a consulting agency, the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), to survey and report on the demographics of their campuses. The Diversity Meter TM is a census developed by the CCDI. According to the CCDI, the Diversity Meter TM , " ... goes beyond the scope of the four designated … Continue reading About the Diversity Meter TM used by some Canadian Universities (as listed)
The Gist of EDI(equity, diversity, inclusion): (1) Affirmative Action (on steroids!) and (2) a Brain Drain.
If I'm asked what EDI is, I think the following apt: EDI is 1) affirmative action (on steroids!) and 2) a brain drain. Here's the nutshell version of what I mean by these terms. And you might want to follow along with the "Frequently asked questions" link or the PDF at the bottom of this … Continue reading The Gist of EDI(equity, diversity, inclusion): (1) Affirmative Action (on steroids!) and (2) a Brain Drain.
Keeping An Eye On EDI 