The Cumming School of Medicine strives to recruit and retain students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
The 2016 Federal Government Census shows that Alberta's population has the third highest proportion of visible minorities (23.5%) in Canada, after British Columbia (30.3%) and Ontario (29.5%).
Of those identifying as a visible minority in the Calgary Metropolitan Area, the top three groups are: South Asian (26.5%), Chinese (19.3%) and Filipino (15.2%). Indigenous peoples who self-identified in the 2016 Federal Government Census in Canada account for 4.9% of the total population of Canada; 6.5% of the Alberta population and 3.1% of the Calgary population.
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) welcomes and encourages diversity in its composition, research, education, service and community engagement; individually and collectively among students, faculty members and academic and educational leadership.
The CSM diversity and inclusion statement applies to students, faculty, staff and all stakeholders who interact with the school. It is informed by the principles of social justice and responsibility, equity and inclusivity. The statement fully embraces the school's values of excellence, collaboration, engagement and respect through diversity and inclusion.
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As search committees gather to ensure that the broadest group of potential applicants apply, that the best decisions are made for the future of their departments and institutes, and as institutions in general move towards being more inclusive and diverse, the following guidelines are provided to help committees think about how best to move forward on issues of inclusion, equity, and diversity.
The policies and practices in place to achieve mission-appropriate diversity outcomes are guided by the University of Calgary, the Canadian Association of University Teachers, and by the principles and operating standards established by the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM).
We are currently reviewing our professionalism standards with the goal of updating them to reflect the healthy, safe learning and working environment for which we strive at the Cumming School of Medicine. This process will involve consultation with our campus community and stakeholder groups.
establishes the philosophy and values of the program, terms of reference, program responsibilities, roles of the mentor and mentorship awards. A mentorship workbook is included.
establishes the terms under which the University of Calgary implements employment equity under the Government of Canada Federal Contractors Program.
ensures consistency in the recruitment, appointment and reappointment of deans at UCalgary.
is committed to securing equity for members of marginalized groups disproportionately excluded from full participation in the academy.
sets out the Cumming School of Medicine’s standard related to the use of Inclusive Language and Imagery to shift towards a more inclusionary culture, particularly as it pertains to those identified with traditionally underrepresented or marginalized populations.
See also guidance on using a Content Warning to alert students or an audience to potentially triggering or traumatic content.