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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) is an institutional priority and creating a welcoming environment demands engagement. Learn more about the university's commitments in the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy andInclusive Excellence, one of the five inter-connected pillars within the university's Strategic Plan, Third-Century Promise.

The Office for Equity and Inclusionsupports a welcoming and respectful working environment. You can contact the Office confidentially at 902-494-6672 or dalrespect@dal.ca for guidance, resources and policies, including:

Be Counted

All faculty, staff and students are asked to complete the confidential ⴫ý Census. The census of the university population is vital to make informed decisions on policy and planning. After receiving your NetID, log in to click on “Personal Information” then “⴫ý Census Be Counted”.

Accessibility

⴫ý is committed toaccessible employmentfor all faculty and staff. Accessibility, Accommodation and Wellness is a dedicated team within the People and Culture that administers the university’s Employment Accommodation Policyto provide a workplace that supports full participation and engagement of members of the university community.

Accessibility, Accommodation and Wellness also administers provisions of the university’s sick leave benefits, which include short-term sick leave for illness/injury, long-term disability benefits, and return to work planning, as well as education and outreach to the broad ⴫ý community. If you have questions regarding accessible employment or accommodation, please contact us atAccessible.Employment@dal.caor visit .

​​​​​Support systems

Within the ⴫ý campuses there are several organizations for faculty and staff belonging to equity-deserving groups to reach out to for information and resources. These includethe⴫ý Black Faculty & Staff Caucus; theQueer Faculty and Staff Caucus;LGBTQ2SIA+ Collaborative;​the;the (login required) and theWomen in Research Caucus.There may be similar organizations within aFaculty or Administrative Unit that can provide support. For further information, pleasecontact your faculty or unit administrator.​

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