Seeing, Hearing, and Supporting Each Other - Building a Healthy World for All

Cultivate a healthy place to learn, teach, research and work through positive organizational policies, culture and supportive practices.

Faculty of Health staff and students — _{Work Integrated Learning for Black Students in Psychology
L-R: Experiential Education Coordinator Anda Petro; Psychology Professor Karen Fergus; Psychology Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs & Inclusiveness, Monique Herbert; students Jean-Marc Moke and Amanda Nkeramihigo}

As we strive to achieve equity, health and wellness for the communities we serve, we must give equal consideration to how to achieve those conditions on campus.

Our ambitious vision can only be realized if everyone responsible for reaching our goals feels seen, heard and supported.

We want to celebrate the values of diversity, equity and belonging that are such a focal point of our work as staff, instructors and researchers. The creation of our strategic plan was a time to reflect on our achievements and recommit to embodying the values that got us here.

It was also an opportunity to better understand the needs of our students, staff and faculty so that we can create the kind of organizational culture in which everyone can feel a sense of pride and passion for the work that we do.

We’re proud of the positive change we are creating and we want to support our people and celebrate their achievements so that they can be the changemakers they want to be.

Why This Matters

Building an inclusive workforce requires understanding and action to address barriers and  exclusions. This could include more supports for workers, helping employers plan for their workforce’s future and addressing impediments  at the policy and system level that prevent people from achieving their potential. 

— Canada’s Future Skills Centre

In the year 2030, the Faculty of Health is known for our collaborative spirit, high quality academic and co-curricular programs and where faculty, staff and students feel an immense sense of belonging. People matter and this is modelled to our students through our policies, procedures and programs. This value inspires our students to continue to prioritize care and compassion in their professional and personal lives.

— Faculty of Health staff member response when asked about a desired workplace.

A work-based culture which permits and fails to address or sanction a prevalence of bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination within universities, yet which features aggressive policing and corporate surveillance of staff (performance) that conflict with aspirations for universities to be compassionate, kind and respectful places of work is cited in a U.K. survey as the main reason university staff are feeling disaffected.

— University World News 2023

To achieve this goal, by 2028 we will:

Recognize the efforts of staff who contribute to the Faculty’s effectiveness and supportive organization processes and culture, both internally and with our broader communities.
Champion the Faculty’s presence and impact through effective communication and strategic branding.

Why This Matters

To achieve this goal, by 2028 we will:

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