UNBC vice-president to chair panel on diversity in academic research

Individuals from marginalized groups continue to be underrepresented in postsecondary research institutions from across Canada.

This is despite efforts to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion by post secondary research institutions in the country.

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) has formed an expert panel to address these issues and Wendy Rodgers, UNBC's vice-president (academic) and provost, will serve as chair of the expert panel.

“Persistent inequity in academia not only hinders individuals but can also stifle innovation and progress on important research priorities,” said Rodgers.

“Diverse perspectives and contributions have the potential to enhance research systems and academia and I look forward to working with my colleagues to explore this issue in depth.”

Rodgers will lead a multidisciplinary group with expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion research and practice, law, and post-secondary administration.

The panel will ask, “What is the state of knowledge regarding measures that organizations in Canada and around the world are implementing to achieve equity, diversity, and inclusion in the post-secondary research system?”