Briefs and Reports

As Canadian universities and colleges strive to advance equity, staff training in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is increasing required. Whether the requirement comes from collective agreements or administrative policies, academic staff can benefit from effective EDI training, particularly for those serving on hiring and promotion committees.

Auditing a collective agreement for equity

The four pillars of academic freedom are academic freedom in teaching, academic freedom in research, intramural academic freedom, and extramural academic freedom.

To fulfil their mission of preserving, sharing, and advancing knowledge, universities and colleges must ensure that academic staff enjoy academic freedom.