Equity and Access Committee Terms of Reference

• Report to the Dean of the Faculty and Faculty Board, via the Faculty Executive Committee, on University equity and diversity policies, strategies and programs that will enable the University to provide equal opportunity in employment and education;
• Advise and develop policy, objectives and programs concerning all equity, access and affirmative action matters within the Faculty;
• Develop and implement strategies to assist the Faculty in meeting equity, access and affirmative action objectives;
• Promote effective communication and understanding of the principles of equity, access and affirmative action throughout the Faculty;
• Identify issues in equity, access and affirmative action that are of particular relevance to teaching, learning, research and administration in the Faculty;
• Disseminate information and monitor progress on equity, access and affirmative action issues throughout the Faculty;
• Prepare the Faculty Equity & Diversity Initiatives and Progress Annual Report