Resources
There are many resources available online for additional learning. Below you can access some resources specific to the University of Toronto community, and some available for use by the public outside of the university.
Public Access
- Bias Interrupters
Explanations, resources and tools for reducing bias in the workplace - WISELI. (Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute
Tools, readings, and resources for academics. - STRIDE @ the University of Michigan
Case studies and resources on increasing inclusive academic cultures.
University of Toronto
TIDE Resources
- Unconscious Bias Modules 1-2 (on SuccessFactors)
- Unconscious Bias Module 3 (on SuccessFactors)
- Unconscious Bias Module 4 (on SuccessFactors)
University Policies & Statements
- University of Toronto Governing Council Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence
- University of Toronto’s Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with Disabilities
- University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Excellence
- University of Toronto’s Statement on Human Rights
Vice-President, Research & Innovation
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Research & Innovation
Includes reports, news, initiatives & videos providing best practices for EDI in Research & Innovation - Videos with practical advice for researchers (access limited to U of T community):
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
- UTSC Campus Curriculum Review Resource Hub
An easily navigable site offering equity-based, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-colonial pedagogical resources for faculty, librarians, staff, and teaching assistants (TAs).
Suggested Readings
Culture & Climate Surveys
- Guide to Best Practices for Departmental Climate, Columbia University, Office of the Provost (pdf).
- Boyd et al., 2017. Surviving and Thriving in Academia: A Guide for Members of Marginalized Groups. American Psychological Association Committee on Women in Psychology (pdf)
- August & Waltman, 2004. Culture, Climate, and Contribution: Career Satisfaction Among Female Faculty. Research in Higher Education. 45: 177-192. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:RIHE.0000015694.14358.ed
- Dutt-Ballerstadt, March 5, 2020. In Our Own Words: Institutional Betrayals. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2020/03/06/underrepresented-faculty-members-share-real-reasons-they-have-left-various
- Qualtrics. Anonymous vs. Confidential surveys: Which is best? (blog) https://www.qualtrics.com/experience-management/employee/engagement-anonymous-vs-confidential-surveys/
- Shah and Clifford. 2021. State University of New York. Implementing Campus Climate Surveys. a step-by-step how-to guide. (pdf)
- University of Toronto Data Security Standards for Personally Identifiable & Other Confidential Data in Research. https://research.utoronto.ca/data-security-standards-personally-identifiable-other-confidential-data-research
- Impactly Resource. Now What: Using Climate Survey Results to Improve Company Culture. https://www.getimpactly.com/resources/now-what-using-your-climate-survey-results-to-improve-company-culture
- American Physical Society Site visit program. https://www.aps.org/initiatives/inclusion/climate
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. https://ccdi.ca
EDI Committees
- NP Perry. 2021. Key Considerations for Leaders before creating in internal EDI committee. (pdf)
- University of British Columbia. 2023. Activating Inclusion Toolkit. Equity, diversity, and inclusion committees: Getting started guide. (pdf)
Values Statements
- University of Toronto Examples:
Inclusive Meetings
- Harvard University’s Inclusive Meeting Guide
- Pendergrass et al 2019. Columbia University. Inclusive Scientific Meetings: Where to Start. (pdf)
Respecting Gender Identity
Onboarding Practices
- Academic onboarding guides:
Mentorship Practices
- Corneille et al. 2019. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 38: 328–48 ISSN: 2040-7149 (pdf)
Equitable Service
- ‘Pink’ Tasks. See: Nicole McKenna quoted in Brough et al 2011. Women in Astronomy Workshop https://arxiv.org/pdf/1106.6094v1.pdf
- Padilla, 1994 ‘Ethnic minority scholars, research, and mentoring: current and future issues’, Educational Researcher , 23 , 4 , 24 7 (“cultural taxation”)
- University of Maryland. The Faculty Workloads & Rewards Project (and references therein: https://advance.umd.edu/fwrp/home/)
Member Repository
Our members have access to a shared repository of resources where you can view the resources other members have shared or provide your own. If you’re a member of TIDE, you can access this repository using the link below. Otherwise, you can learn more about how to join us.