FAQ

The Black Scholarship Institute (BSI) is a pan-university initiative based in the Faculty of Community Services. The BSI is mandated to amplify and expand the work of Black scholars, as well as embed Afro-centric learning, scholarly practices and epistemologies across disciplines.

Participating in the consultations offers you the opportunity to shape the future of Black scholarship. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives are crucial in informing the institute's goals, programs and priorities. Your involvement can help ensure that the institute meets the needs of the Black scholarly community.

The consultations are open to a diverse range of participants, including Black scholars, researchers, students, educators, community leaders, and anyone with a vested interest in advancing Black scholarship.

Consultations are scheduled from November 2023 through May 2024.

The Black Scholarship Institute is committed to using inclusive and participatory methods to gather information and insights to best understand the needs and aspirations of the Black scholarly community. Our approach includes a combination of surveys, focus groups, interviews and community forums. Additionally, we prioritize transparency, confidentiality, and ethical research practices throughout the data collection process. Your input is vital in co-creating a robust framework for the institute's future endeavors.

The information gathered from the consultations will be used to shape the defining features of the Black Scholarship Institute. It will inform decisions on research funding, academic support, mentorship opportunities, and more. Your input will be instrumental in guiding the institute's initiatives to empower and uplift the Black community at TMU.