Awareness and Education
We are here to create awareness and educate our campus community.
Learn more about our events and workshops that we host throughout the year.
Equity Advocates
Equity Advocates
In this role, students identify areas in the campus community that need further development from an equity perspective. Equity Advocates develop initiatives, campaigns and events that engage and encourage students to act more inclusively and empathetically working towards the creation of an inclusive campus community.
The Equity Advocates identify their own program outcomes and goals, and each year, students are selected and are split into smaller teams to work on these specific programs. The Equity Advocates are supervised and mentored by the Student Development Specialist - Equity Programs in their program development process.
Previous program goals have included:
- Anti-Islamophobia: To raise awareness about the ways that Islamophobia manifests and is perpetuated.
- Trans Week of Awareness: To increase the safety and comfort of transgender and gender non-conforming students at the university.
Recruitment for Equity Advocates and other leadership opportunities for the following year happens in January of the current academic year. If you miss this opportunity, connect with the Student Development Specialist- Equity Programs at equity@ontariotechu.ca to find out how you can still get involved.
Incoming first-year students will have an opportunity to sign up as Equity Advocates in September.
Equity Awareness Week
Equity Awareness Week
Equity Awareness Week spreads awareness and educates the university community about equity-related topics such as 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion, Anti-Ableism, Anti-Islamophobia, Anti Racism, Classism, Health Equity, Feminism and First Generation Student Support. Stop by the equity informational booths at Shawenjigewning Hall and Charles Hall, Atriums to chat with Student Engagement and Equity staff and Equity Advocates, receive informational handouts, interact with peers, and discuss equity-related topics and issues.
Be sure to follow @otstudentlife for great resources and additional information during the next Equity Awareness Week!
Ridgeback RISE
Ridgeback RISE
As part of Ontario Tech Athletics’ commitment to equity and inclusion, the RISE for Athletes program allows student-athletes that are part of a varsity team to receive training on one RISE topic per year.
To receive your Ridgeback RISE Certificate, you must attend a minimum of four sessions through the Ridgeback RISE Program over the course of your academic/athletic career.
If you miss a session, you can attend it through the Student Engagement and Equity RISE Program offerings.
If you are interested in learning more about the Ridgeback RISE program, email equity@ontariotechu.ca
RISE workshops
Let's Talk Sex
Let's Talk Sex
In response to student feedback provided to the Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Committee, Student Life has partnered with Durham College and the AIDS Committee of Durham to deliver workshops to provide education and destigmatization around topics of sex and sexuality. Part of building a culture of consent and respect on campus is providing space for conversations like these.
Check back soon for upcoming dates!
