Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in the Biology Department
The Biology Department is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our learning, teaching, and work environments. The Biology Department EDI committee works with the Chair to support these objectives in our department.
All members of our Department are expected to familiarize themselves with UVic policies on:
- Equity and Human Rights
- Discrimination and Harassment
- Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response
- Resolution of Non-Academic Misconduct Allegations
Resources for Training and Education in EDI:
- Identifying Unconscious Bias
- Indigenous Cultural Acumen Training
- Anti-Racism Awareness Training
- Anti-sexualized Violence training
Additional/External EDI Resources for Biologists:
Contacts for On-Campus Support and Emergency Help are here:
https://www.uvic.ca/equity/about/get-support/index.php
Additional Campus Resources: