The EDI Committee advises SALA on policies, drafts proposals for polities, and consults on questions ranging from student support to curriculum. The Committee meets about every three weeks during the Winter terms (September – May), working from an agenda set by the Chair with input from the members.
Letters and Responses
12/2022 Racial Equity in MLA Awards Letters and Responses
Contents:
Response from SALA Director Ron Kellett (p. 1 – 6)
Collective Letter: Academic Recognitions and Racial Equity at SALA (p. 7 – 9)
Letter From MLA Alumnus Noora Hijra (p. 10 -11 )
Response From EDI Committee Chair Sara Stevens (p. 12 – 14)
Signature collection for the collective letter remains open, and can be accessed here. List of signatories in the document below is accurate as of December, 2022.
03/2021 Anti-Asian Harassment and Violence Statement by SALA
Recent escalations of anti-Asian harassment and violence, including this week’s shooting in Atlanta, are horrific reminders of the racism faced by the Asian and Pacific Islander community every day. SALA condemns these acts in the strongest possible terms. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all members of our community. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee has assembled a list of resources for anyone who has experienced or is concerned about discrimination and harassment. We share those resources below in the following areas: Get Help, Learn More, Be a Better Bystander. As well, please send your suggestions for the EDI Committee to consider as we continue our anti-racism work by emailing us at EDI@sala.ubc.ca