Institutional Initiatives

The Equity & Inclusion Office works with a range of university partners on initiatives and projects that seek to advance equity, diversity and inclusion across academic and operational settings.

Overview

Explore some of the following efforts led or supported by the Equity & Inclusion Office that seek to build a more inclusive UBC for students, faculty, and staff.

Dimensions Action Plan for EDI in Research

Developed as part of UBC’s participation in the federal government’s Dimensions: equity, diversity and inclusion Canada program, UBC’s Dimensions Action Plan offers a lens on EDI that relates to research-specific programs and support. Implementation and monitoring of the plan is coordinated by the Equity & Inclusion Office.

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Student Demographic Data Project

The Student Demographic Data Project aims to enhance the collection of student demographic data and enable the university to better understand student experiences, support student inclusion and success, and assess progress of equity, diversity and inclusion priorities.

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Employment Equity

Committed to equity in employment, we are working to identify and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that interfere with employment opportunities in all jobs and at all levels across the institution.

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Strategic Equity and Anti-racism Framework

Endorsed by UBC’s leadership, the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework guides the university’s approach to implementation of equity and anti-racism priorities and evaluation of progress.

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