| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.39 |
| Liaison | Heather Elliott |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2022 |
Vanier College
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Heather
Elliott Sustainability Officer Facilities |
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Non-discrimination statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
The following statement is found on Vanier's Respect-Works webpage:
Vanier College is committed to providing a respectful, safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination, harassment and violence.
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/respect-works/
The Declaration of Intent on Interculturalism at Vanier College is written on a plaque located at the main entrance of the college. It was adopted by the Vanier College Board of Directors on June 4th, 2003. It states the following:
"Interculturalism at Vanier College
Foster appreciation and respect for the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of our students and staff.
Provide our students with a welcoming and caring learning environment that encourages openness towards all.
Foster a learning and working environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Encourage all individuals and groups to participate fully in college life and in Quebec society as a whole and to learn about and value each other.
Recognize and Promote as a strength the racial, religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity of our students and staff.
Develop programs that focus on intercultural awareness and exchanges.
Encourage applications from qualified individuals so that faculty and staff reflect the diversity of our student population.
Encourage representation at College events that reflect the diversity of the Vanier community.
Develop a collection of print and non-print resources reflecting the cultural and ethic diversity of our students."
Vanier College is committed to providing a respectful, safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination, harassment and violence.
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/respect-works/
The Declaration of Intent on Interculturalism at Vanier College is written on a plaque located at the main entrance of the college. It was adopted by the Vanier College Board of Directors on June 4th, 2003. It states the following:
"Interculturalism at Vanier College
Foster appreciation and respect for the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of our students and staff.
Provide our students with a welcoming and caring learning environment that encourages openness towards all.
Foster a learning and working environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Encourage all individuals and groups to participate fully in college life and in Quebec society as a whole and to learn about and value each other.
Recognize and Promote as a strength the racial, religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity of our students and staff.
Develop programs that focus on intercultural awareness and exchanges.
Encourage applications from qualified individuals so that faculty and staff reflect the diversity of our student population.
Encourage representation at College events that reflect the diversity of the Vanier community.
Develop a collection of print and non-print resources reflecting the cultural and ethic diversity of our students."
Bias response team
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
Vanier’s response protocol applies to all incidents of discrimination and harassment. Different supports are available depending on who is involved in the incident: For situations between students, they will be accompanied by the Social Service Officers in the Code of Conduct office in Student Services; For situations where a student is bringing forward an experience involving an employee, they will be accompanied by the Student Advocate in Student Services;For situations between employees, they will be accompanied by the Respectful Learning and Workplace Environment Advisor at the RespectWorks Office. In addition to providing guidance and assistance in reporting/complaint procedures, these support people can also assist individuals in debriefing the emotional impact of their experience and providing the appropriate referrals to support resources based on their needs, including: a trauma-informed approach to intakes and consultations; Exercises and articles to support individual processing and reflection; Referrals to support resources such as the Employee Assistance Program, Community Resources, and private/sliding scale resources via active referrals, phone numbers, sharing of resource lists.
Recruitment programs
No
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
If yes to any of the above, provide:
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Mentoring, counseling and support programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
The A’no:wara Indigenous Student Center is the on-campus center for status or non-status First Nations, Métis and Inuit students during their studies at Vanier. The A’no:wara Center provides a social gathering space and academic support for the community.
Open Door Network is a network of people at the College that seek to inform and sensitize staff and students about sexual orientation and gender identity. It provides resources for people in need and supports policies that ensure that the college campus is a safe, non-discriminatory space.
Open Door Network is a network of people at the College that seek to inform and sensitize staff and students about sexual orientation and gender identity. It provides resources for people in need and supports policies that ensure that the college campus is a safe, non-discriminatory space.
Support for future academic staff
No
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
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Optional Fields
Yes
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
No
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Gender-neutral bathrooms on campus: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/newsroom/vanier-college-unveils-new-gender-neutral-washrooms-on-campus/
Anuska Martins from the RespectWorks Office provided answers or referrals for many of the questions above. Olga Mardas also confirmed questions regarding the recruitment programs.
Anuska Martins from the RespectWorks Office provided answers or referrals for many of the questions above. Olga Mardas also confirmed questions regarding the recruitment programs.
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