| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.78 |
| Liaison | Joseph Wasylycia-Leis |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Winnipeg
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.75 / 1.00 |
Stacey
Belding Human Rights and Diversity Officer Human Resources |
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Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
A campus-wide equity census was undertaken and completed in 2017. The University's applicant tracking system provides opportunities for equity group members to self declare at time of application.
Guarding Minds survey has also been administered. Guarding Minds assesses 13 psychosocial factors known to have a powerful impact on organizational health and the health of individual employees,
The Employment Systems review will be completed in the fall of 2018. Canada Research Chair has required the development of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan specifically for future CRC hiring processes. That has been developed and implemented.
University has an Accessibility for Manitoban's Act feedback form on website.
UWinnipeg's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy statement:
"The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority."
Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of faculty, staff, administrators and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Yes
Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success (e.g. graduation/success and retention rates for underrepresented groups)?:
No
Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity (e.g. pay and retention rates for underrepresented groups)?:
Yes
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs and initiatives:
Equity data from census is being used to identify equity, diversity and inclusion targets.
Guarding Minds survey is informing updates to the University's Respectful Working and Learning Environment Policy, and the development of a mental health strategy.
A set of targets has been established for the Canada Research Chair program. Targets are in the process of being developed for the University.
Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
Yes
A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
HR held an EDI workshop to share the results of the Employment Equity survey with the campus community. The employee equity census results are posted online on the UW HR website.
Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
Yes
The diversity and equity assessment report or summary:
The website URL where the report or summary is publicly posted:
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