The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-yearΒ Strategic PlanΒ to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
Β in honour of one of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔβs most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCMβ33, (1904β1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title βFather of Blood Bankingβ for his trailblazing work on the long-term preservation of blood plasma. The fellowships provide financial support for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue graduate studies at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ. TheΒ initiative is part of the universityβsΒ Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contactΒ graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook:
- Equity at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- Equity in Research at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔβs EDI action plan: /equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance:
- Black Students Network:
- First Peoplesβ House (FPH):
- Spanish and Latin American Studentsβ Association of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ (SLASA):
- Anti-Racism resources at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- Anti-Black resources at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- Anti-Asian resources at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔβs anti-black racism plan: /provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf
- Online Videos for Talks & Film Screening: /equity/resources/anti-black-racism-resources/anti-racism
International Student Resources
- International Student Services:
- International Buddy Program:
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ International Student Network:
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group:
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ:
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: /secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL):
- Chabad at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ:
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Sikh Studentβs Association:
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Thaqalayn Muslim Studentsβ Association:
- Hillel ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ:
- Muslim Studentβs Association:
- The Newman Centre:
- Intervarsity β ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Christian Fellowship (MCF):
Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities: /secretariat/files/secretariat/rights-of-students-with-disabilities-policy-concerning-the_0.pdf
- Student Accessibility & Achievement: /access-achieve/
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
- Queer ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ:
- The Union for Gender Empowerment:
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Collective for Gender Equality:
Student Aid and Finances
- Undergraduate Loans and Bursaries: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/need
- Undergraduate Scholarships: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/merit
- Work Study: /studentaid/work-study/students/eligibility
- Career Planning Service: /caps/
Harassment, Discrimination & Sexual Violence
- Equity @ ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Resource: /equity/resources/harassment-discrimination-sexual-violence
- Policy on Harassment and Discrimination: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_on_harassment_and_discrimination.pdf
- Policy Against Sexual Violence: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf
- To file a complaint: /how-to-report/harassment-discrimination/make-complaint
Family Life Resources
- Information about parental leave for students and postdocs
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Family Care:
- The SSMU Daycare/Nursery:
Mentoring
Health & Wellness
- Wellness Hub: /wellness-hub/
- Telehealth:
- Dialogue:
- Maple: /internationalstudents/health/coverage/maple-virtual-care
- Keep.meSAFE: /studentservices/mental-health-support-keepmesafe