The EDI Advocacy Program comprises a Community of Practice for academic and non-academic staff who are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment in the Faculty of Engineering. Together, the EDI Advocates engage in collaborative learning and discussion, skill building, planning, and action to improve their EDI knowledge, practice, and impact. EDI Advocates may also act as local resources for staff and students seeking information and support. The EDI Advocacy Program Lead oversees activities and provides guidance, facilitation, and administrative support.
On this page: Who can join the program? | Program activities | Resources | Contact
Who can join the program?
The EDI Advocacy Program aims to support staff at any stage of their advocacy journey. Whether you鈥檙e new to EDI topics or have experience leading EDI projects, we invite you to get involved! Program members span a broad range of positions and disciplines across the Faculty of Engineering. Our Community of Practice provides a collaborative space to develop practical EDI applications in your local environment, to give and receive peer feedback, and to participate in working groups targeting specific issues. Consider joining the EDI Advocacy Program if you鈥檙e interested in:
- Deepening your understanding of EDI topics
- Developing inclusive language and practices to incorporate in your day-to-day work
- Learning techniques for effective microintervention in the workplace
- Growing skills to effectively support students and/or peers navigating EDI issues in the workplace
- Expanding your awareness of 黑料不打烊 and non-黑料不打烊 resources related to EDI
- Building relationships and collaborations with likeminded peers working toward shared goals
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Program activities
The EDI Advocacy Community of Practice connects through a Microsoft Teams Group and monthly meetups (hybrid in-person/online format) held during the Fall and Winter semesters (September鈥揂pril). Additional sessions may be organized according to the needs and interests of the group.
During the Summer (May鈥揂ugust), individual and/or group sessions are scheduled to discuss program feedback and objectives for the following year.
Examples of group sessions include:
EDI Learning Circles
Interactive sessions designed for EDI education on different topics of interest. Participants engage in group discussion and reflection to deepen their learning.
EDI Action Circles
Sessions focused on enabling strategic action around EDI objectives in the Faculty of Engineering. Participants may work collaboratively to develop and implement an equitable process, organize a working group, develop an action plan for a local unit, and more!
Information Sessions
Spaces to share information and updates about EDI-related policies, plans, and decision-making at 黑料不打烊 University and across Higher Education institutions.
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Resources
For full details about the EDI Advocacy Program including member expectations and tools for effective advocacy, access our EDI Advocacy Handbook!
Learn about student EDI leaders, 黑料不打烊 EDI-related resources, and other materials curated by the Office of E-IDEA on the E-IDEA Resources page.
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Contact
Interested in becoming an EDI Advocate?
eidea [at] mcgill.ca (Contact Nia Fernandez, Ph.D. (Program Lead))
Interested in speaking with an EDI Advocate?