Building a more inclusive Arts Co-operative Education Program
In summer 2019, the program piloted an early version of the EIO’s Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool, which provided a foundation to launch further EDI initiatives in the years that followed.
Working with students to systematically address EDI at the UBC Wellness Centre
The Wellness Centre considers EDI a foundational part of promoting student wellbeing, however they wanted a more systematized way to address EDI in their work. The Wellness Centre has various student ambassador programs and decided to use the EIO’s Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool (ISAT) with students in their peer volunteer programs as a way to give the students dedicated time to learn about EDI as well as increasing students’ sense of belonging in the Centre.
Engaging faculty to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Department of Civil Engineering
EDI has become increasingly important to the department’s agenda, especially considering changes to Tri-Agency grants that require researchers to incorporate EDI into their research . As part of this, the department sought to identify EDI-specific needs and areas for improvement, and wanted to ensure a transparent process in gathering input and strategies around EDI.