Gender Equity at the University of Guelph
Excellence. Equity. Diversity. They’re fundamental to supporting a strong University poised to improve life. GenEQ, an initiative to advance gender equity at the University of Guelph, will help us:
- understand the barriers to equity for women, trans, and gender diverse* individuals on campus
- support gender equity in leadership roles across the University
- advance the status of all women, trans, and gender diverse individuals on our campuses and beyond
This initiative needs insight and support from all University community members. Together, we can create real and lasting change to improve life for everyone at the University of Guelph.
We are all responsible for improving gender equity.
Being a University that values inclusivity means acknowledging the importance of diversity among us.
It means understanding that some individuals and groups in our community face barriers to education, employment, and full participation in our society. It means addressing systemic challenges affecting our institution so we can reach our full potential as a leader in higher education.
Support
This multi-phase initiative is supported by all levels of senior leadership. It is a priority under the portfolio of our President & Vice-Chancellor.
The GenEQ: Advancing Gender Equity at the University of Guelph Advisory Committee reports to the President and Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for recommending programs, practices, and policy changes at the University of Guelph aimed at promoting, facilitating and supporting gender equity and inclusivity within the university for women and trans and gender diverse individuals.
* Trans and gender diverse individuals include, but are not limited to, transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit, genderqueer, agender, and other gender-diverse identities.