Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to create an environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for all of our community members, and to ensure people’s rights are respected and that equity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of the Institute.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at IOF

The IOF Student Society (IOFSS) has its own Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee. All members of the IOFSS EDI Committee are members of the broader IOF Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (REDI) Committee which includes faculty, staff, research associates and postdocs. Both committees are working to improve the climate of the department and provide support to anyone who needs it.

Conversations with the JEDI Committee or Faculty Liaisons are confidential, unless you share that you have a desire to hurt yourself or someone else, in which case they will be obligated to report it.

Equity, Diversity and Wellbeing Committee (EDWC) Terms of Reference

Contacts

IOF Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (REDI) Committee

Amanda Vincent	Faculty and Chair	a.vincent@oceans.ubc.ca
Meaghan Efford	Student	m.efford@oceans.ubc.ca
Christopher Harley	Faculty	c.harley@oceans.ubc.ca
Neil Maclean	Staff	n.maclean@oceans.ubc.ca
Haley Oleynik	Student	h.oleynik@oceans.ubc.ca
Kyra St. Pierre	RAPD	k.stpierre@oceans.ubc.ca

IOFSS Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

Meaghan Efford (Co-chair)	m.efford@oceans.ubc.ca
Haley Oleynik (Co-chair)	h.oleynik@oceans.ubc.ca

Please note: These representatives will not take action on anyone’s behalf; for example, they cannot file complaints or host meetings. However, they can provide guidance by sharing options that are available on campus, attending meetings with you at your request, accompanying you to meetings with university officials, or listening to your concerns.

Resources

Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé	IOF Graduate Advisor	m.auger-methe@oceans.ubc.ca
Dr. Murdoch McAllister	IOF Graduate Advisor	m.mcallister@oceans.ubc.ca
Dr. Colette Wabnitz	Faculty/Student Liaison	c.wabnitz@oceans.ubc.ca

The IOF Student Society’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee has been working to create resources that provide information about EDI policies, initiatives, and support within IOF and across UBC. Here are two documents that the Committee created (with assistance from the Equity and Inclusion Office):

The Expectations and Resources for Creating a Respectful Climate: This describes university policies surrounding EDI, guidelines and resources for what students can do if they have a problem and/or need support, and what we, the IOF Student Society JEDI Committee, can do to help, along with our contact info. Importantly, the university has Codes of Conduct (for students, staff, and faculty) that we are all expected to adhere to, whether on or off campus and even when interacting with people who are not associated with the university. We encourage everyone to become familiar with these Codes of Conduct (links are in the document).
The second document is an Introduction to Indigenous Relations at UBC, and we hope it will be a valuable resource for everyone, but especially those who are new to BC and/or Canada, and those who are unfamiliar with the University’s efforts for reconciliation (including territorial acknowledgments) and why they are so important and necessary. It includes a list of resources for Indigenous students at UBC, as well as resources for non-Indigenous students who would like to learn more and provide support.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at UBC

UBC Codes of Conduct for Students, Faculty & Staff

All UBC students, faculty and staff are expected to adhere to their respective Code of Conduct (CoC) and can be held responsible for violating the terms of the CoC, even when not on campus and/or when interacting with people who are not associated with the University. Please familiarize yourself with relevant CoCs here:

UBC Policies on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

UBC has a number of resources and policies related to harassment, discrimination and more. Please see below for further reading on these policies:

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Formal Pathways for Filing Complaints

UBC has a number of formal pathways through which you can file complaints like the University Counsel and the AMS (Alma Mater Society), depending on your specific situation. Please see below for a list of resources.

UBC Formal Pathways for Filing Complaints

AMS Advocacy & Ombuds Office

Website
Contact	Phone: (604) 822-9855 Email: advocate@ams.ubc.ca
Where & When	On-Campus The Nest Rm 3118-6133 University Blvd. Vancouver, BC
Services	Assist students facing bureaucratic challenges and disciplinary committees of UBC Support for non-academic misconduct (harassment, vandalism of University property, stealing), academic misconduct, housing appeals and other issues

Office of the Ombudsperson for Students

Website
Contact	Phone: (604) 822-6149 Email: ombuds.office@ubc.ca
Where & When	On-Campus C.K. Choi Building 181 - 1855 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
Services	Independent & confidential resource to help students address concerns about unfair treatment at UBC Provides resource information, makes referrals, identifies university processes & policies, and more

Office of the University Counsel

Website
Contact	Phone: (604) 822-1897 E-mail: university.counsel@ubc.ca
Where & When	On-Campus Office of the University Counsel Room 240 – 6328 Memorial Road Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
Services	Can advise on UBC governance and legal risk, manage conflicts of interest, and more

Equity and Inclusion Office

Website
Contact	Phone: (604) 827-1773 Email: humanrights.advisor@equity.ubc.ca
Where & When	On-Campus Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Brock Hall Room 2306-1874 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Services	Offers discrimination and conflict advising for free, including management and resolution of interpersonal conflicts, facilitation of contentious group conversations and capacity building for having difficult conversations Provides education across UBC about creating a socially sustainable community, mutual respect and inclusion

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (SVPRO)

Website
Contact	Phone: (604) 822-1588 Email: gethelp@svpro.ubc.ca
Where & When	On-Campus Mon to Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Orchard Commons 6363 Agronomy Road Room 4071
Services	Safe place for students who have experienced sexual assault, regardless of when or where it took place, to get the support they need. All gender identities, expressions and sexualities are welcome. If you’ve been assaulted within the last 7 days, there is a special team of nurses at the hospital who can help you. You may need medical attention even if you don’t have visible signs of injury. If you have been drugged, choked, strangled or have difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, go to the nearest hospital immediately. Can help you find somewhere safe to stay, go with you to the hospital/police/court, arrange academic and workplace concessions, and explain your reporting options.

Additional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources

For more well-being resources, please visit our Well-Being page.

Additional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Resource & Contact

Where & When

Services

Area

UBC Counselling Services

About