Collaboratively Learning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Best Practices in a Virtual Community of Practice

• In Event: Equitable Education Systems and Organizational Collaboration Toward Equity

Abstract

Post-secondary institutions in North America are trying to bring about policy and culture change to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) on their campuses. Uniquely, smaller institutions face barriers due to lack of capacity and personnel; as such, forming communities of practice to learn EDI best practices from similar institutions aids in building capacity and addressing those barriers. This roundtable discussion will present a case study to highlight how one small institution in Canada launched a virtual EDI community of practice for small and medium universities during the pandemic, and share the challenges faced, tools used and lessons learned.

Authors

• Tehmina Khwaja, Thompson Rivers University

• Amanda Claudia Wager, Vancouver Island University

• Denise O. Green, University of Toronto

• Melissa Lyon