Vice Principal (Culture, Equity and Inclusion)

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Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)

We will lead, inspire, and collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and the broader community to cultivate a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Our work

The Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) oversees the work of the Human Rights and Equity Office, University Ombudsperson, Indigenous Initiatives, and Complaints and Investigations.

We are committed to fostering a university culture rich in inclusivity, equity, and belonging, while empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Ever grateful for the lands on which we live, learn, work, and play, we acknowledge 91��Ƭ�� is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

Our mission

Enhance the university's commitment to ensuring a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Ensure that in the workplace, we live our values and that our human resources, organizational structure, processes, and culture are properly aligned to fulfil our mission.
Enhance cultural competency and awareness by providing education and training opportunities that promote cultural understanding, sensitivity, and awareness among all members of the university community.
Regularly evaluate and monitor the university 91��Ƭ�� ’s efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Stephanie Simpson

Vice-Principal

(Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)

Stephanie Simpson has more than two decades of experience in human rights and advocacy. Stephanie has been instrumental in nurturing accountability at Queen's University in Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (I-EDIAA)-related matters.

As an Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion), she played a key role in fostering both competence and legislative compliance around matters such as inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, anti-racism, human rights, and equity within the Queen's community.

VPCEI Portfolio

Each office in our portfolio serves an important role in guiding Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s toward a future that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Collectively, we will ensure that in the workplace, we live our values and that our human resources, organizational structure, processes, and culture are properly aligned to fulfil our mission. Furthermore, our work will enhance cultural competency and awareness by providing education and training opportunities that promote cultural understanding, sensitivity, and awareness among all members of the university community.

Human Rights and Equity Office

The Human Rights and Equity Office fosters a culture of human rights, equity, and inclusion through innovative equity strategies, policy guidance, unbiased support for sexual violence prevention, and enhanced campus accessibility.

Human Rights and Equity Office

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation/conciliation and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric and life of the university.

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Office of the University Ombudsperson

The office serves as a comprehensive resource for community members, offering essential guidance on their rights, duties, and recommended steps to follow.

University Ombudsperson

Office of Complaints and Investigations

The Office of Complaints and Investigations is responsible for determining jurisdiction to investigate allegations under the 91��Ƭ�� policies on Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Response, Sexual Violence Involving 91��Ƭ�� Students, and Improper Acts Reporting, among other duties.

Office of Complaints and Investigations

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Work conducted within the Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) is directly tied to many United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to the university 91��Ƭ�� ’s social impact and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.

Office of Complaints and Investigations Overview

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Office of Complaints and Investigations

All complaints will be objectively investigated, ensuring an atmosphere of equality in the Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s community.

The Office of Complaints and Investigations is responsible for determining jurisdiction to investigate allegations under the 91��Ƭ�� policies on:

Additionally, the office handles other matters requiring investigation or inquiry as assigned, where respondents are members of staff, faculty, and other non-student members of the broader university community. In this capacity, the AVP CI is responsible for the maintenance and ongoing development and implementation of processes and procedures under the aforementioned policies.

Making a Complaint

I think I have personally experienced discrimination, harassment and/or reprisal. How do I make a formal complaint?

Making a Complaint

Filing a Report

I think I have witnessed or am aware of harassment, discrimination, and/or reprisal. How do I file a formal report?

Filing a Report

Procedure Flowcharts

How do the policy and procedures work?

Procedure Flowcharts

Training

Find training modules.

Training

Intake Assessment Team

Learn about the team.

Intake Assessment Team

Glossary of Terms

Find definitions.

Glossary of Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't want to file a formal report/complaint under the policy? Find out how you can make an anonymous submission using the IN-SIGHT tool.

File a complaint related to sexual violence.

It is the responsibility of all members of the university community to strive to create an environment free of harassment and discrimination in their areas of responsibility and in their interactions with others.

Excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and the service of the university and that of its graduates in and to the community at large, the nation, and the community of nations can only be achieved when all members of the university community are free to work, live and learn in an environment which does not harass or discriminate against them or tolerate reprisals.

Office of Complaints and Investigations

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Office of Complaints and Investigations

All complaints will be objectively investigated, ensuring an atmosphere of equality in the Queen 91��Ƭ�� ’s community.

The Office of Complaints and Investigations is responsible for determining jurisdiction to investigate allegations under the 91��Ƭ�� policies on:

Making a Complaint

I think I have personally experienced discrimination, harassment and/or reprisal. How do I make a formal complaint?

Making a Complaint

Filing a Report

I think I have witnessed or am aware of harassment, discrimination, and/or reprisal. How do I file a formal report?

Filing a Report

Procedure Flowcharts

How do the policy and procedures work?

Procedure Flowcharts

Training

Find training modules.

Training

Intake Assessment Team

Learn about the team.

Intake Assessment Team

Glossary of Terms

Find definitions.

Glossary of Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't want to file a formal report/complaint under the policy? Find out how you can make an anonymous submission using the IN-SIGHT tool.

File a complaint related to sexual violence.

Culture, Equity, and Inclusion

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Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)

We will lead, inspire, and collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and the broader community to cultivate a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Our work

We are committed to fostering a university culture rich in inclusivity, equity, and belonging, while empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Ever grateful for the lands on which we live, learn, work, and play, we acknowledge 91��Ƭ�� is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

Our mission

Enhance the university's commitment to ensuring a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Ensure that in the workplace, we live our values and that our human resources, organizational structure, processes, and culture are properly aligned to fulfil our mission.
Enhance cultural competency and awareness by providing education and training opportunities that promote cultural understanding, sensitivity, and awareness among all members of the university community.
Regularly evaluate and monitor the university 91��Ƭ�� ’s efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Stephanie Simpson

Vice-Principal

(Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)

VPCEI Portfolio

Human Rights and Equity Office

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation/conciliation and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric and life of the university.

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Office of the University Ombudsperson

The office serves as a comprehensive resource for community members, offering essential guidance on their rights, duties, and recommended steps to follow.

University Ombudsperson

Office of Complaints and Investigations

Respectful Engagement

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Select Events Around Campus

Apr

Wednesday

09:00 am

Walk for Peace

Apr

Wednesday

12:00 pm

Reconnect to Nature – Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen Teachings (Thrive 365)

See Queen's Event Calendar