Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) resources
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba is committed to upholding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) principles. Students can use the guidelines on this page to address their EDIA concerns and receive the support they need.
Understanding your concern
To get the support you need and have your EDIA concerns addressed promptly, it is important to know the nature of your request. Addressing concerns dealing with personal harassment, discrimination, interpersonal conflict, legal concerns or sexual violence requires confidentiality and help from people with training in the area, as well as familiarity with university protocols. In the following section, you will find the right contact based on your request and who you are comfortable speaking with.
Finding the right contact
Harassment, discrimination and conflict resolution
If your concern is dealing with personal harassment, discrimination, interpersonal conflict, legal concerns or sexual violence, please contact one of the following units. Their staff have appropriate training and act in strict confidence.
Other EDIA concerns
Other EDIA matters can be raised with anyone you feel comfortable speaking to. Use the following guidelines to find a suggested connection. You may connect with anyone at any level.
First connections
Members of the first connections group can raise your concerns with the Department.
- Biology Undergraduate Student's Association (BUGS)
- Science Students’ Association (SSA)
- Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association (BSGSA)
- Course instructors and research advisors
- Biological Sciences EDIA Committee representative, Anne Worley (she/her), associate professor
Biological Sciences connections
If you prefer, you can approach anyone in this category first.
- Gary Anderson (he/him), department head
- Jillian Detwiler (she/her), associate head graduate
- Jeffrey Marcus (he/him), associate head undergraduate (student experience)
- Kevin Scott (he/him), associate head undergraduate (student programming)
Faculty connections
If you prefer, you can reach out to the Faculty for any concerns including those regarding departmental administration.
