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STRATEGIC PRIORITY #2: Creating Leaders for an Inclusive Future
from U of G's Lang School of Business and Economics Strategic Plan 2023-2028
by Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
Lang’s mission, that sees business as a force for good® in the world, aligns with our deep commitment to reconciliation and indigenization, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Through this commitment, we will ensure that we foster a thriving community of scholars, researchers, and leaders where each person is valued and supported.
Goal: Support and Advance Reconciliation and Indigenous Initiatives
Deepen Lang’s internal and external involvement and collaborations with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and global Indigenous communities.
Provide educational experiences and training opportunities for Lang staff, students, and faculty to develop knowledge and skills related to reconciliation, decolonization, and indigenization.
Goal: Foster intercultural and global perspectives and experiences among Lang students, staff, and faculty.
Increase the amount of content and types of opportunities in the undergraduate and graduate curricula and student experiences related to global perspectives. (See also Priority #4).
Create a strategic internationalization plan to enhance global engagement and community at Lang.
Goal: Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at Lang.
Provide opportunities for Lang faculty, staff, and students to increase their knowledge and skills in EDI.
Develop a Lang EDI Action Plan.
