Robert Bailey

Memorial University's vision is to be a distinguished public university in Canada, fulfilling its special obligations to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its mission emphasizes innovation and excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, fostering an inclusive community that welcomes global scholars and contributes locally, nationally, and internationally. This direction is guided by core values including excellence, integrity, collegiality, inclusiveness and diversity, responsiveness, accountability, freedom and discovery, recognition, responsibility to place, responsibility to learners, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainability.

The document discusses Memorial University of Newfoundland's efforts to address systemic barriers and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the institution, particularly in the context of the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). It outlines key objectives, actions, and outcomes related to improving resource allocation, hiring practices, employee engagement, and policy development. The plan emphasizes engaging with underrepresented groups, leveraging funding for EDI initiatives, and fostering a more inclusive research environment.

The EDI Action Plan for Memorial University of Newfoundland focuses on meeting CRCP EDI targets, increasing representation of members from the FDGs in faculties, addressing gender-based pay inequities for academic staff, and improving the organizational culture. Key objectives include targeted hiring initiatives, support for units in incorporating representation plans, salary adjustments for women ASMs, and initiatives to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion across campus. The plan also addresses challenges related to COVID-19, policy development, and recruitment, while exploring opportunities for broader impacts beyond the CRC Program.

The strategy emphasizes the importance of research data management, outlines expectations for researchers, details institutional support and resources, and promotes a culture of recognizing data as research output. It aims to encourage responsible and ethical data use by providing direction and support to researchers, focusing on FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and OCAP/CARE principles for Indigenous data. Key goals include improving data management resources, encouraging best practices, and expanding RDM teaching and awareness.

The document outlines the equity target setting exercise for the Canada Research Chairs Program at Memorial University from 2021 to 2029. It includes tables detailing the distribution of active chairs, current representation of individuals from designated groups, and equity targets for December 2022, 2025, 2027 and 2029. The plan focuses on increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized minorities, and women within the active chairs program.