Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenization at Smith
Smith School of Business is committed to cultivating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive academic and work environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and equity such that all members of our community feel safe, possess a strong sense of belonging, and are empowered to thrive.
Our Commitment
Smith School of Business is committed to cultivating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive academic and work environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and equity such that all members of our community feel safe, possess a strong sense of belonging, and are empowered to thrive. Through intent and action, we must eliminate all forms of racism, discrimination and harassment that have perpetuated inequities in our environment, the curriculum, our research and in administrative operations.
Building Diversity
Introducing policies and practices to increase access and inclusion for underrepresented groups — including BIPOC communities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and women — among undergraduate and graduate student bodies, staff, faculty, administrators and advisory boards.
Education & Training
Incorporating education and training to enable members of our community to recognize, acknowledge and address systemic racism and the unconscious biases that each of us holds into the onboarding of new students, staff and faculty members and into the professional development of others.
Fostering Inclusion
Supporting the success of our community members by: fostering open and respectful dialogue; ensuring the voices and perspectives of those from marginalized communities are sought, presented, amplified and valued; and integrating EDII considerations into all aspects of life at Smith.
Queen’s-wide Declaration of Commitment to Address Systemic Racism
Principal Patrick Deane released a declaration, on behalf of the university’s administration, to address racism — systemic as well as individual. All members of the senior leadership endorsed the declaration as a signal of their commitment to take action to root out the causes of racism within the university and to ensure that those who experience racism and related forms of injustice are treated equitably and are able to participate in the life of the university, fully and authentically.
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Smith EDII Strategy & Action Plan
Smith has established a detailed EDII Strategy & Action Plan to guide its actions, define targets, and measure progress. Our goal is for Smith to be an inclusive community of purpose that strives for excellence, integrity, and impact on a global stage by upholding the values and principles of EDII.
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