INTRODUCTION: The BLG Faculty Equity Award is sponsored by Borden, Ladner & Gervais Law Firm. The award aims to recognize distinctive and outstanding work in teaching and pedagogy, research, creative work and/or service in advancing OCAD U’s mandate in fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse learning environment inside or outside the classroom.
DEFINING ‘EQUITY’: It is the rights of an individual and/or group to an equitable share of resources and influence in society. Equity work analyzes and challenges unfair systems and practices towards the creation of equitable outcomes.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Nominations will be accepted from all members of the OCAD U community including students, alumni, faculty and administration. Nominations must be submitted with the candidate’s consent. Individuals may not nominate themselves.
Only one individual will be selected to receive this honour which will then be presented at the Celebration of Faculty event in April. The recipient will receive a letter of congratulations from Dr. Sara Diamond, $1000.00 via direct deposit into their payroll and their name will be included on the list of winners on the university’s website. Awardees will be asked to provide brief remarks.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Please complete this form and attach related supporting material as outlined below:
Submit to: Lynn D'Souza, Executive Assistant Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Provost Email: ldsouza@ocadu.ca
Option 1: Nominators can submit a statement of support outlining why the candidate was chosen based on the selection criteria highlighted below.
Option 2: Nominators can answer the rationale below using the selection criteria as examples.
Option 3: Nominators can fill out the rationale below and also upload any supporting documents (such as statement of support, candidates CV).
Nominators should address all three areas below:
Some examples are, but not limited to: