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August 13 online workshop: Introducing the Diversity and Equity Assessment Planning Tool

Most research grants require applicants to discuss their equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices to reduce EDI barriers and ensure an inclusive research environment. The Office of Research Services (ORS) invites faculty members across all disciplines to participate in this workshop to learn about a new EDI tool to support and enhance their EDI practices.

Discover how the Tool can empower researchers to advance EDI initiatives within the academic and research spheres. Led by Dr. Alexandra Pedersen (McDonald Institute, Queen’s University), this online workshop focuses on utilizing the Tool’s comprehensive assessment framework across 14 distinct indicators tailored for academic settings.

As part of the interactive workshop, faculty will engage in self-reflection exercises to evaluate current practices and identify opportunities for enhancing EDI in their research groups, classrooms, and broader institutional roles. Participants will begin to develop personalized action plans and timelines that align EDI efforts with research design, grant writing, curriculum development, and strategic planning. By integrating the DEAP Tool into their academic responsibilities, faculty members will strengthen their commitment to fostering inclusive environments essential for impactful scholarship and educational excellence.

Learning objectives:

  1. Understanding the DEAP Tool: Acquire a deep understanding of the DEAP Tool and its 14 indicators, specifically tailored for academic and research settings.
  2. Self-Assessment Skills: Develop the ability to critically assess current EDI practices within your current lab, research group, collaboration, classroom, and broader institutional roles.
  3. Action Plan Development: Learn to formulate strategic action plans and timelines that align with EDI goals and academic responsibilities such as student recruitment, grant writing, and curriculum development.
  4. Integration with Administrative Tasks: Discover methods to incorporate EDI principles into curriculum development, research planning, and other academic activities.
  5. Enhancing EDI Practices: Enhance professional development by understanding how to align EDI initiatives with institutional goals and personal growth, fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational and research environment.

Date

Tuesday, August 13

 

Time

1 to 2:30 p.m.

 

How to connect

Or dial +1 587-977-3747 PIN: 629 567 084#

 

Presenter

Alexandra “Alex” Pedersen, PhD (she/her/hers) is the Manager for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) Capacity Development with the McDonald Institute at Queen’s University. Alex previously held the Business Development Officer role with the Institute from 2019 to 2023. As the Manager for EDII Capacity Development, she works with faculty, postdocs, staff, and students to make the Canadian astroparticle physics community more diverse and inclusive. Alex is an experienced leader who has implemented and enhanced organizational EDII strategies, programs, and initiatives. She holds a doctorate in Human Geography (Queen’s University), a master’s degree in International Studies (University of Northern British Columbia), and a bachelor’s degree (Honours) in International Development Studies (University of Guelph). In her spare time, Alex is an executive board member, volunteers with several local and national non-profit organizations, and is an energetic beekeeper in the Kingston community.

Please RSVP to Raluca Dubrowski, Grants Officer, Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation if you plan to attend the workshop.