Upcoming Events

This session will delve into strategies for actively engaging in anti-oppressive practices at the University, emphasizing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Anti-oppression involves a continuous effort to recognize and confront individual, institutional, and systemic forms of oppression. Integrating an anti-oppressive framework into our work is crucial for fostering an inclusive campus environment where every person feels valued and included. The session will also cover important topics required by AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), such as accessible...

Course Outline Section 1: Working with SharePoint Sites Defining Sites SharePoint Hierarchy Modern vs. Classic Web Parts vs. Apps Section 2: Document Libraries & Content Uploading Documents to Libraries Searching for Documents Creating Library Views Section...

You can store and share files using SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. They each can be used in their own ways to accelerate collaboration and efficiency in different situations. Participants will Be able to describe SharePoint and the benefits in comparison to what is being used. Learn how to work in a Library in SharePoint instead of the G Drive. Understand the structure and columns (metadata) that the libraries can store and manage. Efficiently find information within SharePoint Sites and Libraries. Understand how...

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will: Gain an understanding of the intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements are shared; Explore how to identify the lands and territories on which they reside, work and study; and Reflect on their relationship to land, positionality and...

Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this interactive session will focus on the process of writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) through engaging tabletop exercises. Participants will dive deeper into creating effective, clear, and adaptable SOPs tailored to their business needs. You'll gain invaluable insights on refining existing SOPs, troubleshooting common implementation challenges, and ensuring that SOPs are seamlessly integrated into everyday workflows. This workshop will emphasize collaborative learning, with peer-to-peer discussions to enhance your understanding and...

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an ally? When should an ally step in, and when should an ally defer to someone else? We will discuss all these strategies and more. Instructor Education, Training and Policy Officer, Office of Diversity and Human...

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 2-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Recommended for: Individuals for whom those in distress are referred, or who have direct responsibilities for assisting those experience significant difficulties. These are not mental health professionals per se, but who are expected to have professional competency in understanding and monitoring situations where mental health forms an...

In the 90-minute virtual workshop "Influencing Without Authority: Strategies for University Staff & Faculty," participants will learn how to effectively influence others without formal power. The workshop begins with an engaging icebreaker, followed by an exploration of key influence principles such as reciprocity, commitment, and social proof, relevant to university contexts. Attendees will then develop practical strategies, including building relationships, effective communication, and leveraging data. Interactive discussions and activities will provide hands-on practice. ...

What brings out your best at work? What supports your success? The GOAL 2.0 Training for Employees provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you need to contribute your skills and efforts in a meaningful way and how to use GOAL 2.0 to engage in quality conversations with your manager to support your success. GOAL 2.0 is the U of G’s performance success framework. It has support from the most senior leadership levels at the UofG, who have participated in GOAL 2.0 Training. With the incredible support and skill of up to 45 GOAL 2.0 Ambassadors across the...

This interactive workshop invites participants to go beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation, exploring how legal requirements impact our daily work. Together, we will tackle critical questions such as: How do we recognize harassment or discrimination? When does behaviour constitute a human rights violation? What constitutes a reasonable response to a complaint? How can we proactively prevent human rights violations from occurring? Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to address these important issues effectively. Join us in fostering a respectful and...