Strategic Actions | Carleton University EDI Action Plan

As a diverse community, it’s essential that we integrate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the core activities and academic mission to ensure everyone can achieve their full potential.

March 22, 2021

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Carleton University is committed to enhancing the student experience and to creating a high-quality learning environment that fosters student success in the classroom and beyond. Integral to this is recognizing that the experiences, backgrounds and... More

March 22, 2021

Student Supports

As part of an array of activities to promote student success, student supports are a key component of the work we do at Carleton. Carleton has a diverse student body and it is important to... More

March 22, 2021

Research

Carleton University is committed to supporting, funding and disseminating research that advances Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Such a commitment requires us to recognize that research excellence demands time, resource opportunities and an enabling environment. We... More

March 22, 2021

Leadership

Leadership at Carleton University is a collective and distributed endeavor. It is not defined exclusively by title or role and occurs at frontline service and in governance. A leader possesses either personal or organizational capacity... More

March 22, 2021

Disaggregated Demographic Data Collection

Good data lead to good decisions! In order to understand the representation, experiences and perspectives of employees and students needed to inform the design of equitable and inclusive services, build supports and enhance outcomes, Carleton... More

March 22, 2021

Representation and Outreach

Representation matters. Attention to EDI in the form of equitable and inclusive representation throughout Carleton University, its students, staff, and instructors, heightens student success and enhances a sense of belonging and community. But this effort... More

March 22, 2021

Culture

Strengthening our shared values and beliefs and learning to increasingly manifest these in our individual behaviours and institutional practices will grow the trust and sense of belonging so critical for success at the university. As... More

March 22, 2021

EDI Planning, Infrastructure and Reporting

Mounting an adequate institutional response to the challenges of EDI requires investment and long-term commitment. To fulfill promises made to our community and ensure our ambitious and critical plans are implemented, Carleton recognizes the need... More