Our work
The Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) oversees the work of the Human Rights and Equity Office, University Ombudsperson, Indigenous Initiatives, and Complaints and Investigations.
We are committed to fostering a university culture rich in inclusivity, equity, and belonging, while empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Ever grateful for the lands on which we live, learn, work, and play, we acknowledge Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Our mission
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Enhance the university's commitment to ensuring a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
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Ensure that in the workplace, we live our values and that our human resources, organizational structure, processes, and culture are properly aligned to fulfil our mission.
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Enhance cultural competency and awareness by providing education and training opportunities that promote cultural understanding, sensitivity, and awareness among all members of the university community.
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Regularly evaluate and monitor the university’s efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Stephanie Simpson
Vice-Principal
(Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)
Stephanie Simpson has more than two decades of experience in human rights and advocacy. Stephanie has been instrumental in nurturing accountability at Queen's University in Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (I-EDIAA)-related matters.
As an Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion), she played a key role in fostering both competence and legislative compliance around matters such as inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, anti-racism, human rights, and equity within the Queen's community.
VPCEI Portfolio
The Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) is responsible for several departments, including:
Human Rights and Equity Office
Office of the Ombudsperson
Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Office of Complaints and Investigations
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