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The EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee at the UBC Sauder School of Business is calling for applications from both faculty and staff to be considered to be a member of the UBC Sauder EDI Committee. If you are passionate about making a difference in EDI, we would like to hear from you.

The UBC Sauder EDI committee comes together monthly to discuss matters related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The UBC Sauder EDI Committee is advisory to the Dean's Office and works on initiatives and recommendations across three domains:

• Capacity Building: Continue to develop an engaging EDI culture that builds trust, participation, and inclusion.
• Recruitment, Retention and Success:  Continue to evaluate recruitment processes to eliminate barriers in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, as well as in student recruitment, admission, employment, and career advancement.
• Communication, Engagement and Accountability:  Develop clear and timely processes through evaluation and transparent reporting to the broad UBC Sauder community on its progress in EDI.

The time commitment involves one 1.5 hour committee meeting each month, as well as joining at least one additional working group. The overall time commitment can vary, but our existing members estimate that their contribution ranges from 2-8 hours per month, with an average commitment of 5 hours per month.

The appointment will begin July 1, 2023. The term for serving on the committee is 2 years.

CARBLOAD is a monthly pizza lunch hosted by and for 2SLGBTQ+ faculty, staff and students. Some weeks the group engages in team building activities, other weeks they bring in alumni guest speakers to share their experiences from coming out to navigating their career. There is no membership, simply an open invitation to come as you are, connect with others, and enjoy some complex carbohydrates.

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

Conor Topley: conor.topley@sauder.ubc.ca

Ch’nook is a unique initiative founded by the Sauder School of Business to support the needs of sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities. By providing business knowledge and leadership skills to Indigenous communities Ch’nook helps strengthen the Indigenous economy. Our programs focus on developing leadership and management skills needed for business success and economic independence. We provide high-level educational opportunities to students requiring the knowledge needed to compete in tomorrow’s world. Ch’nook works with community, business and academic partners to support students in achieving their educational goal in management and business.

For General Inquiries about Ch'nook programs, please contact us:

Ch'nook Indigenous Business Education
UBC Sauder School of Business
Tel: 604.822.0988 | Fax: 604.827.4417
E-mail: chnookadmin@ch-nook.ubc.ca
https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/programs/chnook-aboriginal-education

Clarify is a student organization that focuses on promoting a culture of consent within the CUS and the Sauder community. Our vision is to engage students and empower survivors through ongoing education, activism, and open dialogue on matters pertaining to sexual violence and consent. We aim to destigmatize conversations around sexual violence prevention.

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

Jenny Zhao, Clarify Co-Chair - jennyz.ca@gmail.com or jenny.zhao@cus.ca

Radhika Patel, Clarify Co-Chair - radhikapateljune@gmail.com or radhika.patel@cus.ca

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cusclarify

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cusclarify

The CUS is one of the largest undergraduate business school organizations in Canada. Guided by the pillars of personal, professional, and academic success, the CUS supports members through initiatives, services and clubs that host networking events, workshops, conferences, case competitions and many more. The CUS strives to build an inclusive community where students feel empowered to discover their own journeys and unique experiences within the CUS and throughout their university years at UBC Sauder. CUS Equity and Inclusion was born for the need within the CUS to expand inclusion efforts at a student level, building off of new initiatives around consent culture at Sauder. For CUS Equity and Inclusion, the hope is to start building a resource that would last beyond us, bringing diverse and inclusive ideas of business into Sauder. Over time, we hope to build more and more resources for the students of Sauder and find more ways to highlight the diverse paths and experiences of people in business.

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

Ky Sargeant, Equity Advisor
ky.sargeant@cus.ca

CUS Equity & Inclusion Instagram home page: https://www.instagram.com/cusequityinclusion/

Also check out:

• Personal resources for well-being https://www.cus.ca/personal
• CUS Affiliated Service, Events, and Clubs https://www.cus.ca/get-to-know/
• See Us:
  The See Us Podcast is a monthly podcast that aims to create transparency behind CUS Processes, showcase diverse student experiences at Sauder, and build a more inclusive student community.
  https://www.instagram.com/see_us.podcast/

The UBC Sauder Women in Business Club (WIB) is an open space for building trust, empowerment, and confidence while working together as women to achieve our goals and learn how women can contribute to creating a more equal world. Officially founded in February 2010, WIB’s mission is to encourage women to take leadership roles in their careers and lives to accelerate gender parity. To achieve this mission, the club provides development opportunities, links to the greater business and social community, and events that bring awareness to MBA students on different topics such as empowerment and gender stereotypes. In conjunction with other MBA Society clubs, the club invites supportive business leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of functional areas to address the issues of inequality in the workplace. Members of the club are also involved in philanthropic activities with a focus on volunteering with organizations that assist women.

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

Stephanie Wong
stephanieamwong@gmail.com

UBC MBA WiB Webpage
http://www.mbasociety.ca/clubs/women-in-business

The Sauder Women Scholars (SWS) Program was founded in 2017, and provides support and community to female UBC Sauder graduate students (PhD/MSc Students) by providing informal gatherings and mentoring sessions with successful female leaders. These leaders include UBC Sauder professors across disciplines, as well as other academic and corporate leaders. The goal is to share experiences that enrich both personal and professional lives and to share resources that make the transition after graduate school easier and set participants up for success. In addition, the initiative also creates space for female scholars to connect with one another and build relationships among themselves and with both junior and senior professors.

To find out more or get involved, please contact: Julie Hommik or Meichun Lin

The UBC Young Black Professionals (UBC YPB) is committed to professionally empowering all Black students in the UBC community. With a mission to improve career prospects, create awareness, and encourage action, the inclusive efforts of UBC YBP develop and foster a community of resilience. This community welcome students, educators, and innovators committed to achieving professional excellence as it connects Young Black Professionals with resources and relationships with corporate partners. The collaborative club proves scope in professional development, networking, and talent pipelines. UBC YBP strives to be outstanding in Black talent cultivation, community, excellence, and opportunity. Ultimately, our commitment to progressive advancements in the Black Community acts as guidelines for member development.

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

ubcyoungblackprofessionals@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubc-young-black-professionals

Young Women in Business (YWiB) is a student-run organization at the University of British Columbia whose mission is to provide an empowering and collaborative community for emerging female leaders. We work to create a network where our members can grow, collaborate, and connect with other ambitious students and working professionals in various fields. Our members have access to a mentorship program, philanthropic volunteering opportunities, and a multitude of events, including workshops, networking sessions, case competitions, and more. We believe in helping every young female professional learn, acquire new skills, and accept challenges to step outside her boundaries and reach beyond her potential. We meticulously design our events to support our members' professional and personal development, demonstrated by our well-rounded events portfolio. By showcasing many fields and possible career paths, our members have the chance to explore their passion and build valuable industry connections. 

To find out more or get involved, please contact:

Lauren Tjoe (lauren.tjoe@ywib.ca) 

www.instagram.com/ywibubc

Do you run a group or club relevant to EDI at Sauder and don’t see yourself listed here?

Contact katherine.white@sauder.ubc.ca to be added.

We’re proud to provide the following grants and funding for research and projects in the EDI space:

• The UBC Sauder EDI Action Fund supports and encourages EDI events, initiatives, and resources that are dreamed up by you—members of our UBC Sauder communities.
• The UBC Sauder EDI Research Catalyst Grant, jointly funded by the Peter P. Dhillon Centre and The Dean's Office offers an opportunity to apply for seed funding for research related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.