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Diversity has long been a stated value within universities, yet the lived experiences of many faculty, staff, and students reveal ongoing inequities in recruitment, retention, and advancement. In this session, Dr. Eddy Ng, Professor & Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, will explore the complex dynamics that shape inclusion in academic spaces. Drawing on research and practice in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Ng will examine how institutions can move from performative commitments to meaningful, measurable change.

Key discussion questions include:

How can universities integrate inclusion into hiring, promotion, and tenure practices?

What strategies can shift academic culture toward sustained accountability?

How can equity initiatives be measured for real impact rather than optics?

Moderated by Dr. Yasmine Djerbal, Associate Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning, Queen’s University.