
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
in Academic Divisions
The VPRI recognizes the work of academic divisions and departments to support the University’s ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and excellence. This page will highlight EDI initiatives from across the tri-campus community.
Featured stories and other EDI divisional initiatives
Shared Values of Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism – Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s EDI web page highlights the numerous resources, reports and initiatives that support its commitment to diversity, inclusion and professionalism.
Black, Indigenous and Racialized Scholar/Research Grant Program – University of Toronto Mississauga
UTM has established this grant program to address historic and contemporary effects of racism and racial disparities in all aspects of society. This program is designed to support Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized researchers regardless of research area, or any faculty member whose research addresses racism, social justice, and/or decolonization.
Change Resources – Faculty of Music
The Faculty of Music’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Committee has created a news and resources website for faculty, staff, students and the public.
Task Force on Race and Indigeneity – Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
In 2017, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education created the Task Force on Race and Indigeneity to improve equity and diversity in all its program, including sports, recreation, intramurals, curricula and research.
Community of Support – Temerty Faculty of Medicine
The Community of Support is a collaborative and longitudinal initiative that supports students who are Indigenous, Black, Filipino, economically disadvantaged, or who self-identify as persons with a disability, at every stage of their path to medical school.
Inspiring Inclusive Excellence – University of Toronto Scarborough’s Strategic Plan
The University of Toronto Scarborough’s 2020–2025 Strategic Plan was developed with the central goal of inspiring inclusive excellence. Achieving this goal means embracing and promoting the enriching contributions that come from the diverse backgrounds, ways of knowing, ideas, perspectives and experiences represented in the UTSC community.
Let us know about your division or department’s EDI initiatives!