Help advance equity, decolonization on campus

Monday, November 24, 2025 | by The Brock News

An aerial photograph of Brock University. A campus filled with buildings is surrounded by greenspace. Some of the trees' leaves have turned red, orange and yellow for fall. In the distance, Lake Ontario glistens under a blue sky peppered with fluffy white clouds.

Brock University's main campus.

The President’s Advisory Committee on Human Rights, Equity and Decolonization (PACHRED) is inviting all Brock students, faculty and staff to join its working groups.

Members of these intersectional, community-driven groups have a chance to shape a more inclusive campus, gain leadership skills and experience in equity work, and can earn Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum Certificate of Engagement hours.

PACHRED’s working groups include:

Anti-Racism Committee, which aims to create campus-wide anti-racism programs, raise awareness and advocate for systemic change. Contact [email protected] for more information.
International Student Committee, which addressed challenges facing international students, including immigration and legal precarity, work exploitation and access to culturally responsive services. Contact [email protected] and [email protected] for more information.
Decolonization Working Group, which seeks to challenge colonial narratives, center Indigenous knowledge and reimagine campus practices through a decolonial lens. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Anti-Ableism and Mental Health Committee, which promotes accessibility and inclusivity on campus by conducting indepth analyses of institutional practices and advocating for meaningful change to address mental health and disability-related issues. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Sexual Violence Prevention Committee, which aims to advance intersectional and trauma-informed approaches to addressing gender-based and sexual violence. Contact [email protected] for more information.
2S&LGBTQ+ Working Group, which supports and advocates for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer members of the Brock community. Contact [email protected] and [email protected] for more information.
Employment Equity Working Group, which aims to improve equity and inclusion in hiring, workplace culture and policy at Brock. Contact [email protected] for more information.