Role and Purpose
The Equity Action Planning Taskforce (EAPT) shall provide strategic direction and support for the process of conducting an Equity Audit at Nipissing University. The EAPT shall create an action plan for the implementation of all recommendations provided by the auditing firm that are accepted by the President.
The Equity Action Planning Taskforce shall create a Request for Proposals for an Equity Audit of Nipissing University; The EAPT shall interview candidate firms and shall make a recommendation to the President on the selection firm to conduct the Equity Audit; the EAPT shall assist in creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and faculty to participate widely in the Equity Audit; the EAPT shall create an action plan to implement the recommendations of the Equity Audit.
EAPT Agendas
Membership
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aidan Haghgoo | Student, The Equity Centre |
| Angela Nicholls | Staff, Manager, Student Accessibility Services |
| Ann-Barbara Graff | Provost & Vice-President Academic |
| Charles Anyinam | Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies |
| Chris Greco | Co-Chair, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies |
| Emily Couchie | Staff, Student Success and Development Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives |
| Harikesh Panchal | VP Advocacy, Nipissing University Student Union |
| Jeannie Vaillancourt | Representative, Nipissing University Indigenous Council on Education |
| Jenny Mackie | Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Kevin Wamsley | Co-Chair, President and Vice-Chancellor |
| Kyle Anderson | Student Recruitment Officer, Graduate and Post-Degree Applicants |
| Natalya Brown | Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies |
| Serena Kataoka | Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Taijon Eccleston-Graham | Student, Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression |
| Talena Jackson | Field Education Manager, School of Social Work |
| Traci Malkowski | Human Resources & Equity Advisor (Non-Voting Member) |
| Veronica Afonso | Student Learning Coordinator – Math and Science |