The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that 鶹AV is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-year Strategic Plan to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
in honour of one of 鶹AV’s most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCM’33, (1904–1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title “Father of Blood Banking” 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 鶹AV. The initiative is part of the university’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook:
- Equity at 鶹AV
- Equity in Research at 鶹AV
- 鶹AV’s EDI action plan: /equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance:
- Black Students Network:
- First Peoples’ House (FPH):
- Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association of 鶹AV (SLASA):
- Anti-Racism resources at 鶹AV
- Anti-Black resources at 鶹AV
- Anti-Asian resources at 鶹AV
- 鶹AV’s 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:
- 鶹AV International Student Network:
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group:
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at 鶹AV:
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: /secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The 鶹AV Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL):
- Chabad at 鶹AV:
- 鶹AV Sikh Student’s Association:
- 鶹AV Thaqalayn Muslim Students’ Association:
- Hillel 鶹AV:
- Muslim Student’s Association:
- The Newman Centre:
- Intervarsity – 鶹AV 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 鶹AV:
- The Union for Gender Empowerment:
- 鶹AV 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 @ 鶹AV 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
- 鶹AV 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