About the Botany EDI committee
The Botany Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee supports our department’s commitment to an inclusive and respectful environment.
Equity refers to achieving parity in policy, processes and outcomes for people with diverse identities. It considers power, access to resources and opportunities, how people are treated, and how they treat each other.
Diversity captures differences in the lived experiences and perspectives of people that include race and ethnicity, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical and mental disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, class, socio-economic situations, and educational background.
Inclusion is an active, intentional, and continuous process to address inequities in power and privilege, and to build a respectful and diverse community that includes welcoming spaces and opportunities for all to flourish.
Statement of principles
We recognize that the material and social conditions in which people live can vary radically, both inside and outside the university. We recognize that these differences in conditions can have a significant impact on the educational, professional and personal lives of all members of the Department of Botany. These impacts may or may not be visible or easily measurable in terms of academic outcomes, career progression, and quality of life. We support social and operational changes aimed at achieving greater equity, diversity and inclusion in the Department, and define and discuss these goals below. The efforts of this committee are geared toward improving the material and social conditions under which our members study, work, and live; as a general principle, our actions are meant to include everyone (students, postdocs, staff and faculty).
Resources & Steps for Harassment & Discrimination Complaints
The resources and steps outlined in this flowchart will help you navigate dealing with harassment & discrimination complaints in Botany.
FAQs for Harassment & Discrimination Disclosure and Reporting
Please note: The following information has been compiled from various UBC policies and resources to provide useful guidance in real situations. HOWEVER, please be aware that UBC governance policies dictate the legal framework of any particular incident or situation. Depending on the nature of the incident and the parties involved, a number of UBC governance documents could apply. We direct you to these in the first tab below. We know that navigating through these documents can be difficult, especially in the face of a traumatic incident, and encourage you to use the resources above to help.