Humber College
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Humber College Diversity Committee works towards preventative initiatives that will foster a safe, equitable and inclusive environment in accordance with Humber College values of respect, excellence, innovation, learner focus and sustainability. The Committee is committed to building and fostering an inclusive environment, which values the members of Humber College’s diverse communities and is free from discrimination and harassment. The Committee acknowledges that systemic and institutional discrimination exist within Canadian society. The Committee, guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act (1966), works within Humber College to increase representation of the four designated groups: Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, visible minorities and women, within its faculty and staff.

Deb McCarthy, Vice-President - Human Resources (Chair) Avril Carnovale, Associate Dean - The Business School Caleb Yong, Professor - Liberal Arts & Science Byung Oh, Career Resource Developer - Student Success and Engagement Peter Pipiska, Mentor Coach / Employment Advisor - Community Outreach and Workforce Development Mark Vitan, Enrolment Management & Statistical Analyst Bhalinder Bedi, President - Humber Student Federation Vanessa Silaphet, Administrative Assistant -Humber Student Federation Shelley Charles, Aboriginal Elder/Consultant Nancy Simms, Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Jessica Bowen, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Advisor Jodie Glean, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Coordinator

Humber's Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Diversity ensures that diversity and equity are instilled as values throughout Humber's inclusive culture by offering the following services: -Preventative and Corrective Education on Human Rights, Equity and Diversity -Early intervention into human rights related concerns and human rights investigations -Leadership and coordination of the employment equity program -Leadership and coordination of AODA initiatives -Collaboration with post-secondary institutions, and community organizations -overseeing and leading the Humber Diversity Commitee and AODA committee

The Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity reports to the Vice-President of HR Services. The Director is responsible for the administration of the Ontario Human Rights Code (1962), Employment Equity Act (1995), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and the overall operation of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity. Responsibilities include the provision of human rights and related education, training, and directing investigations including, mediation and conciliation of human rights complaints.