Grebel is committed to becoming a community where everyone can reach their full potential in their work and study, and find belonging, acceptance and respect. A working group on ABIDE was convened as an ad-hoc committee in November 2022. In 2026, a standing ABIDE committee was formed.
Mandate
Advancing towards this goal requires long-term commitment and ongoing attention within the college as a whole. The purpose of the ABIDE committee is help the College sustain its commitment to advancing anti-racism, belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. It does so by:
- Taking stock of ABIDE-related work and activities underway in departments across the college, and communicating about this work to AE and the college. The co-chairs will report to AE and provide an update to College Council and a staff meeting following each ABIDE meeting.
- Noting any gaps in the college's ABIDE-related work, recommending ways to address them, and monitoring follow-up.
- Learning about emerging best practices and resources at University of Waterloo, the AFIW, and in Anabaptist-Mennonite institutions, and promoting ongoing education within the college.
- Advising the President and Administrative Executive in reviewing, updating and drafting policies and guidelines.
Co-chaired by the Dean and the Director of Student Services, the committee reports to Administrative Executive. It consists of 6-8 members, including the EDI Rep. on Grebel's Student Council, and meets at least once per term. All members of faculty and staff are invited to express their interest in serving on the committee.
