FAUW's Equity Committee is concerned with equity issues at Waterloo, in line with the protected grounds of Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
The committee engages in education and advocacy activities to promote equity on campus, maintains a watching brief on equity issues, and makes recommendations to the Faculty Association Board of Directors about policy changes to pursue.
You are welcome to contact the Equity Committee or chair(s) about the committee's work or equity concerns.
Current work
The Equity Committee is currently focused on supporting new faculty hired through the Black Excellence and Indigenous Excellence 'cluster hire' initiatives.
Since 2021, the committee has worked with the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-racism (EDI-R) to provide Equitable Recruitment and Selection Training to hiring committees.
Equity and Inclusivity Award
FAUW's Equity and Inclusivity Award is a celebration of excellence in equity, inclusivity, and diversity. Inaugurated in 2012, the Award is adjudicated by a subcommittee of the Equity Committee and recognizes members, groups, or affiliates of the University of Waterloo community who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to improving equity, inclusivity, accessibility and/or diversity at University of Waterloo.
Committee membership
The Equity Committee strives for representation across all faculties and aims to have members who identify as or advocate for underrepresented groups.
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Zack Cramer, co-chair | Mathematics Undergraduate Group |
| Kelly Anthony, co-chair | Public Health Sciences |
| Clive Forrester | English Language and Literature |
| Elizabeth Meiering | Chemistry |
| Stephanie Mutch | Librarian and Archivists' Association of University of Waterloo |
| Zhu (Joe) Qian | School of Planning |
| Barbara Schmenk | Germanic & Slavic Studies |
| Leah Jones-Crank | School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability |
| Valerie Dusaillant-Fernandes | French Studies |
| Amy Li | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Aly Bailey | Recreation and Leisure Studies |
Interesting in joining?
Serving on the Equity Committee involves attending monthly meetings from September through June, contributing to one or more committee projects, and providing feedback on issues and initiatives in meetings and via email as they arise. Members typically join for a renewable two-year term.