Creating a More Inclusive Campus – Take the CSAHS IEDI Survey
As part of the commitment to fostering a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment within the college and the broader U of G community, the CSAHS EDI Committee has launched the College-wide Indigenization Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI) Climate Survey. Your unique perspectives and experiences are essential in shaping the future of our community, and all students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in this important initiative.
"Within every facet of our college, diversity and inclusion are the guiding principles illuminating our path toward a more equitable future. Your participation today will play a vital role in shaping our community for generations to come."
— Uwafiokun Idemudia, Dean of CSAHS
The College thrives on the contributions, commitment, passion, innovation, and involvement of all students, staff and faculty. The data collected through this survey will be instrumental in creating an environment that nurtures and recognizes these contributions. It will also guide the development of the College Equity Plan, ensuring that it reflects the needs, experiences, and aspirations of students, faculty, and staff.
Your participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential. Data will be aggregated to ensure individual identities are protected.
By sharing your insights, you will directly contribute to a plan that supports a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable future for everyone in our community.
The survey should take 15-20 minutes to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this survey?
The purpose of this survey is to help the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph gauge its climate (or culture) in regard to Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion issues, identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement while establishing next steps for building a College Equity Plan.
Who should fill out this survey?
This survey is for all students, staff and faculty within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. This means if you are affiliated with any of the following programs/units or departments, this survey is for you:
- Arrell Food Institute
- Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy
- Community Engaged Scholarship Institute
- Dean's Office
- Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
- Geography, Environment and Geomatics
- Guelph Institute of Development Studies
- The Live Work Well Research Centre
- Maplewoods Centre for Family Therapy and Child Psychology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- ReVision: The Centre for Art and Social Justice
Are there any incentives to participating in this survey?
Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. At the end of the survey you may choose to enter a prize draw to win 1 of 40 gift vouchers.
How will the data be used?
The survey is being conducted by the College EDI Committee and is supported by students from the CSAHS Student EDI Committee, both led by Inclusion Advisor, Abii Barrett and Global Engagement Specialist, Samantha Blostein, who will have access to the data.
The data collected from this survey will also be shared with the College's Indigenous Strategies Committee.
Will my responses remain anonymous?
IP tracking has been disabled for this survey and your responses will be anonymous. We will protect the confidentiality of your data by ensuring that all reports aggregate data to a sufficiently high level that it is not possible to infer how any individuals responded to the questionnaire.
Can I skip questions?
Yes, you can skip any questions you feel uncomfortable answering or where applicable select "Prefer Not to Disclose."
However, providing as much information as possible helps us gain a more accurate picture of the experiences and challenges related to IEDI in our College.
Can I make suggestions or provide additional feedback?
Yes, we welcome any additional feedback or questions to be directed to abarre05@uoguelph.ca.
How else can I get involved with IEDI Initiatives in CSAHS?
Join our CSAHS Student EDI Committee, Faculty and Staff EDI Committee or Indigenous Strategies Committee!
Reach out to Abii Barrett with a brief paragraph on what your motivations are what you hope to gain and attend one of our meetings. The Student EDI Committee is PCDR Approved with Experiential Learning.
When does the survey close?
Please complete the survey by April 30, 2025 to ensure your perspective is included.