Continuing conversation and action on diversity and inclusiveness at Dal – DAL

March 11, 2016

It was two years ago that Dalhousie finalized the university’s Strategic Direction, which included among its priorities a commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusiveness at the university. And it was a year ago that the initial phase of that work concluded with the release of the Belong report.

That report was followed by a push on several key recommendations, including the hiring of an executive director of diversity and inclusiveness, the launch of a reworked Dalhousie Census to better survey diversity within the Dal community, and the development of a comprehensive mental wellness approach for the university.

Now, those initiatives are in place, or will be rolled out shortly — and that means project leads for the Strategic Initiative on Diversity and Inclusiveness are starting to shape its next phase.

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