Creating a shared framework for equity, diversity and inclusion
At Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) values are essential to our mission of academic excellence and social responsibility. TMU is a recognized leader in embedding EDI values and practices into the university’s core functions.
The EDI Strategy and Action Plan will provide a framework for equity, diversity and inclusion across the university. Once complete, this strategy and plan will outline priorities and actions to drive meaningful EDI progress.
Your input will define the future of EDI at TMU
This project will be stronger with active participation from students, faculty and staff.
When students, faculty, and staff get involved, we can make a real difference in tackling exclusion and driving meaningful change at TMU. Working together, we’ll help build a stronger, more inclusive community, one where everyone’s knowledge, commitment, and collaboration lead to clear, measurable results. Everyone at TMU, students, faculty, and staff, has a role to play in this process, and we welcome your participation.
Project scope
This initiative will build on existing EDI efforts, leveraging our knowledge and experience to create a more unified, impactful approach. Together, we will define a clear vision and priorities for the next five years, ensuring measurable progress through accountability and meaningful collaborations.
There will be two rounds of community engagement: a campus-wide survey in Fall 2024, followed by targeted sessions with equity-deserving groups, campus leaders and student groups in Winter 2025 to define strategy and high-impact action. All participation will determine how the advancement of EDI can support the university’s vision and will outline priorities to drive meaningful, lasting change.
While the formal survey period closed on Wednesday, December 4, the (google form) engagement survey (external link) will remain open for additional responses from students, faculty and staff until January 2025.
Email us
If a survey isn’t the right format for you and you would like to provide feedback, or if you have any questions about the process, please email the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion at edistratplan@torontomu.ca.
Building on our shared success
EDI have been core values at TMU for over a decade, reflected in university-wide plans, policies and departmental initiatives. EDI is not just a priority — it’s a commitment embedded in the fabric of our institution.
TMU has previously engaged with community members through initiatives that advanced our work in truth and reconciliation, confronting anti-Black racism and the university’s renaming efforts. These efforts have deepened our understanding of diverse community values, priorities and concerns, guiding our EDI journey.
TMU is poised to take the next step, creating a university-wide framework that aligns EDI principles and actions. By fostering collaboration and coordination, we will drive high-impact initiatives that advance our shared EDI goals.