/desautels/taxonomy/term/3604/all en /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-november-2024 <p>Earlier this semester, our EDI team launched the <b>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Desautels Equity Program (MDEP). </b>In alignment with the Faculty’s EDI Action Plan, the program invites community members to engage in various roles that build community, advocate for cultural change, and improve EDI literacy and accountability.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:33:54 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1647411 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-may-2024 <p>Dear members of the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Desautels community,</p> <p>As we near the end of this academic year, I want to express my gratitude to our community for your display of strength in the face of ongoing challenges. Our community has remained resilient and dedicated, steadfast in our commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and in driving initiatives that focus on sustainability, ethics and EDI, entrepreneurship and innovation, and managing disruption.</p> <p>Here are some highlights of the Faculty’s recent progress and achievements.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:10:48 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1192487 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-march-2024 <p>In February, the Desautels EDI Team, along with BNP Paribas’ Black Heritage ERG, hosted the informative panel event, ‘Growing Careers in the Financial Sector to celebrate Black History Month’. BNP panelists and I offered students insights into important skills needed to succeed and provided valuable networking opportunities.</p> <p>Following the success of our first gender identity workshop in collaboration with GRIS-Montréal last November, a second workshop was held on March 13, allowing us to learn more about the experiences of gender-diverse individuals in our community.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:24 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1123843 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-november-2023 <p>Our EDI team will host a workshop on gender identity in collaboration with GRIS-Montréal on November 28<sup>th </sup>for students, faculty, and staff, to support the Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed each November. Please sign up <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6s_LiyWm5gxOhduBbIcfqDJUNlJYUDNZUDlCSTZPSFFZWUQzNlpGQVY4OS4u" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:55:13 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1123840 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-august-2024 <p>With a strategic focus on EDI, we continue to take steps toward developing a culture that ensures everyone feels safe, welcome, valued and heard. With the help of our EDI team, we have created a new Equity Program launching later this fall which will replace our first responders’ program. Stay tuned for an email from the EDI team outlining the details.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:24:40 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1647340 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-august-2023 <p>In our ongoing <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi">efforts in EDI</a>, Desautels Local Wellness Advisor Jodi Proctor will be organizing a discussion group series to promote student well-being.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:05:42 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 1123842 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-may-2023 <p>Dear members of the Desautels community,</p> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:42:34 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 97061 at /desautels /desautels/article/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-deans-edi-update/deans-edi-update-february-2023 <p>Dear members of the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Desautels community,</p> <p>As we settle into 2023, we are inspired and energized to continue making headway on our strategic goals in the areas of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).</p> <p>I am very pleased to mark the beginning of Black History Month (BHM) with the Desautels family. February is an opportunity to recognize the legacy and celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians. In honour of this important month, I would like to share several notable initiatives taking place within our Faculty.</p> <p><b>Black History Month Events</b></p> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:44:37 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 88113 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-november-2022 <p>Dear members of the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Desautels community,</p> <p>I am pleased to bring to you the latest updates on our equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts at the Faculty.</p> <p><b>The Empowering Impact of EDI on Innovation and Entrepreneurship </b></p> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:29:10 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 87922 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-september-2022 <p>Dear members of the Desautels community,</p> <p>As the month of September draws to a close, so does the first month of the fall semester and the end of the summer season. I am pleased to welcome you all back for yet another excellent academic year with an update on our equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts at the Faculty.</p> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:31:14 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 87741 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-april-2022 <p>As we come to the end of the academic year, I am pleased to share with you the <a href="/desautels/about/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/edi-activity-tracker">Winter 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tracker</a>. Prof. Lisa Cohen, Director of EDI, and her team have been hard at work this term and I am happy to report that there has been much progress.</p> <p><b>Associate Director of EDI at Desautels</b></p> Mon, 02 May 2022 18:42:36 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 87267 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-march2022 <p>With Black History Month behind us, I wish to congratulate the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Prof. Lisa Cohen, and the dedicated members of the Desautels community behind the <i>Bringing Yourself into the Business World</i> panel on pulling together such a thought-provoking event. It was a true delight to see so many in attendance and to feel the strength of our Desautels community as we looked courageously at challenging issues.</p> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:41:20 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 87161 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-february-2022 <p>As we continue to celebrate Black History Month throughout February, I am pleased to bring you an update on our equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and progress. As mentioned in my January message, EDI is a major priority of this Faculty and I want to ensure everyone is aware of the steps we are taking to build an even more respectful, diverse and inclusive culture at Desautels. We take this occasion to reiterate our Faculty’s commitment to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.</p> <p><b>Desautels EDI Strategic Plan</b></p> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:48:34 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 87024 at /desautels /desautels/article/deans-edi-update-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/deans-edi-update-january-2022 <p><img alt="Yolande E. Chan" height="400" width="400" style="width: 300px; height: 300px; float: right;" class="file-original rt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/chan-yolande-20210819_20210915ds-400x400_0.jpg" />Dear members of the Desautels community,</p> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:40:39 +0000 Dean Yolande E. Chan 86912 at /desautels