Foster impactful research through transdisciplinary, community-engaged approaches by faculty, staff, and students.
Actions
Enhancing diversity of research perspectives in the Centre
- Advocate for a new core faculty position for an individual who identifies as Black and/or African and/or of Caribbean, that expands the breadth of expertise by current faculty and acknowledges “the ethical responsibility to give voice to alternative ways of knowing” frrom historically excluded groups. (Scarborough Charter, 2021, p.4)
- Invite faculty from across Brock University to become affiliated with our Centre, creating opportunities for expanded research perspectives represented by the ESRC with a specific focus on inviting affiliates who are Indigenous and who identify as Black and/or African and/or of Caribbean descent.
- Invite others (e.g., research fellows, community members) to participate in our Centre as affiliates. In turn, this creates opportunities for mutual support and collaboration on research activities.
- Commit to continuous improvement through learning and skill building, and holding ourselves and others accountable for “supporting fulsome, transformative inclusion” in the ESRC and at Brock University. (Scarborough Charter, 2021, p. 9)
Recognizing and celebrating impactful research, resources and opportunities
- Identify opportunities within and beyond the institution to recognize and amplify research achievements by faculty, staff, and students.
- Actively nominate individuals for awards and other forms of recognition, as well as explore additional ways of celebrating impactful research (media segments, community-based presentations, etc.).
Administrative support of Centre research
- Support faculty research with letters of support for grant applications and administrative support for research assistantships.
Support of student research
- Advocate for funding to support ESRC awards (travel award, etc.) for student research, and prioritize student funding in grant applications.
- Make students aware of funding opportunities beyond the ESRC and institution and focus on ensuring students of equity-deserving groups are made aware of grant and funding opportunities.
