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SGPS Office Hours
The SGPS Office is open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (we are now open
from noon-1). We are located in room 021 in the John Deutsch University Centre (corner of
University and Union streets).
SGPS ELECTION & REFERENDUM RESULTS
Total number of ballots cast in the election: 613 (approx. 14.17 percent of the SGPS
membership)
President
Do you agree to the acclamation of Chris Cochrane to the position of President of
the Society of Graduate and Professional Students at Queen's University?
Yes: 395 No: 38
VP Campaigns and Community Affairs
Do you agree to the acclamation of Lorne Beswick to the position of VP Campaigns
and Community Affairs of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students at
Queen's University?
Yes: 356 No: 35
VP Finance and Services
Do you agree to the acclamation of Christina Huber to the position of VP Finance
and Services of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students at Queen's
University?
Yes: 363 No: 30
VP Graduate
Dinah Jansen
Mark Kellenberger
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Mark Asfar
Azeem Manghat
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Referendum Results
Should the SGPS increase a Class C Mandatory fee (not indexed to inflation) from
$6.00 to $7.50 (an increase of $1.50 per student) for the SGPS Student Advisor
Program? This fee last went to referendum in 2006/2007.
Yes: 303 No: 197
Should the SGPS increase a Class C Mandatory fee (not indexed to inflation) from
$46.50 to $66.25 (an increase of $19.75 per student) for Bus-It? This fee hasn't
been to referendum in at least 10 years.
Yes: 388 No: 167
Should the SGPS increase a Class D Mandatory fee (not indexed to inflation) from
$3.50 to $6.50 (an increase of $3.00 per student) for The Queen's Journal? This fee
last went to referendum in 2012-2013.
Yes: 176 No: 335
Should the SGPS renew a Class A Optional fee (not indexed to inflation) of $1.00 for
Queen's Daycare? This fee last went to referendum in 2008-2009.
Yes: 405 No: 110
Should the SGPS renew a Class A Optional fee (not indexed to inflation) of $1.00 for
the Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre? This fee last went to referendum in
2008-2009.
Yes: 372 No: 140
SGPS BURSARIES
The SGPS administers the following bursaries:
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Emergency Student Aid
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Dental Bursary
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Grants Program
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Sustainability Action Fund
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Sports Fund
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Club Fund
For more information: http://www.sgps.ca/services/awards.html
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A Message From The School of Graduate Studies
2015 AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE
STUDENT SUPERVISION
The School of Graduate Studies invites nominations of faculty members for consideration for
the 2015 Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision. The purpose of this award
is to recognize those outstanding supervisors who demonstrate excellence in advising,
monitoring and mentoring their graduate students. Two awards will be presented at the Fall
2015 Convocation: one in the Social Sciences and Humanities, and one in Life Sciences,
Natural Sciences and Engineering. Nomination forms and award guidelines are available
from the Office of the Dean, School of Graduate Studies ([email protected]) or at
http://www.queensu.ca/sgs. Nomination packages should be submitted to the Dean, School
of Graduate Studies, Queen’s University, Gordon Hall 425, 74 Union Street, Kingston, ON
K7L 3N6 by 4pm on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
A Message From Queen’s SASS
LEARNING STRATEGIES AND WRITING CENTRE
FREE SUPPORT
Wondering how you’re going to complete your thesis or dissertation? Having trouble staying
motivated and on track with everything you have to get done? We can help! Student
Academic Success Services (Learning Strategies and the Writing Centre) offers free support
for graduate and professional students, including 1:1 consultations with Learning Specialists
and Writing Consultants. Visit our website – http://sass.queensu.ca – for more information,
or book an appointment by calling 613-533-6315.
A Message From Career Services
FEBRUARY GRAD DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING
TIME CHANGE
The Gradudate focused career advising time for February ONLY has changed to a different
DAY and TIME.
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00-4:00 – CANCELLED
Monday, February 23, 10:00-11:00 am – NEW DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING TIME/DAY
Graduate students are more than welcome to attend any of our regular drop-in career
advising times, in addition to this specially-focused one. More info about drop-in career
advising can be found here:
http://careers.queensu.ca/students/services-students/drop-career-advising.
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A Message From Student Affairs
NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
Graduating this year? Nominations are open for the 2015 Baillie Award for Excellence in
Secondary School Teaching. Please take the time to nominate a high school teacher who had
a positive influence on you. Teacher-recipients each receive $5,000 and are invited to your
convocation ceremony to receive their award. Nomination deadline is Sunday, March 1 at
11:59 p.m.
Access the on-line form now!
http://queensu.ca/studentaffairs/funding-and-awards/baillie-award-excellence-secondary-school-teaching
Do you know students who are active in the community or who are amazing peer leaders?
Nominations are being accepted until March 5 at 11:59 p.m. for the 2015 Brian Yealland
Community Service Award:
http://queensu.ca/studentaffairs/funding-and-awards/brian-yealland-community-leadership-award
AND the Peer Leadership Award:
http://queensu.ca/studentaffairs/funding-and-awards/peer-leadership-award
A reception to honour this year's award recipients and all students who work or volunteer
across the Division of Student Affairs is being held on March 26 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in
the ARC. Save the date!
Help improve the living and broader learning environment for women studying at Queen’s!
The Eilidh Balkwill Fund supports initiatives that respond to gender-based social issues and
promote a positive, healthy and inclusive campus environment. Apply now!
http://queensu.ca/studentaffairs/funding-and-awards/eilidh-balkwill-fund
RECYCLE AT THE SGPS OFFICE
Drop off your used batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, used electronics, ink
cartridges and old cell phones at the SGPS office and we will recycle them.
INFORMATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Information Services and Technology Student Advisory Committee is looking for an
SGPS member to serve as the graduate student representative. The are not looking for a
grad student with IT knowledge, just a grad student with grad student knowledge. Topics
under discussion will include: the IT resources currently provided; the IT resources that IT
providers are looking at providing; and the IT resources that aren’t provided that grad
students need or would like. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please
contact SGPS Executive Assistant, Andria Mahon at [email protected].
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A Message From CFRC 101.9fm
CFRC 101.9FM EVENTS
CFRC Volunteer Application Deadline, February 23
CFRC is recruiting volunteers for its spring training cycle. Apply online at
http://CFRC.ca/volunteer and make your radio dreams come true!
CFRC Homelessness Radio Marathon, February 25-26
CFRC is hosting the 13th annual National Homelessness Radio Marathon, an all-night
broadcast shared by radio stations from coast-to-coast, raising awareness about
homelessness in Canadian communities. For more information or to get involved, visit
http://CFRC.ca/homelessness
NEW WEBSITE FOR REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
The Registrar’s Office has updated their website to include some new features. Some of
these features include:
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now scalable on mobile devices
a new A-Z directory
more tutorials for using SOLUS
an internal search function for the site
not to mention a new look
As with any new or updated website, watch out for broken or missing links.
http://www.queensu.ca/registrar
"I COUNT” EQUITY CENSUS
Are you currently working as a TA or as a TF? Queen’s Equity Office would like to hear from
you! The annual "I Count” Equity Census has started and the Equity Office is looking to hear
from all Queen’s staff in order to ensure that accurate information on the composition of the
workforce is collected at Queen’s. In order to participate, please visit:
https://eservices.queensu.ca/apps/equity/index.jsp
Check out the informational packet at the end of this newsletter for more information.
SGPS OFFICE HOURS
The SGPS Office is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We have extended
our hours and we now stay open during lunch.
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE CLAIMS
Need help filing an insurance claim through your SGPS insurance? Stop by the SGPS Office for
help getting your claim in the mail. We will help with the paperwork and pay the postage!
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A Message From The Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Science Fair
CALL FOR SCIENCE FAIR CATEGORY JUDGES
Volunteer judges are needed for student projects at the upcoming regional science fair. All
that is required is your expertise and an evening of your time.
The Frontenac Lennox and Addington Science Fair (FLASF) is celebrating its 44th
Anniversary this year. We offer the opportunity for the students in all schools across the
counties of Frontenac and Lennox & Addington to present their science projects to the
public. One of approximately 100 such regional fairs across Canada, FLASF brings together
about 220 students presenting around 170 science projects across the disciplines of Human
Health Science, Life & Earth Science, Physical & Mathematical Science, and Engineering &
Computing Science. Students from Grades 5 to 12 may enter the fair, with the majority in
Grades 6 to 8.
We are seeking a diverse judging pool including professors, teachers, student-teachers,
professional scientists and engineers, health care professionals, technicians, graduate
students, postdoctoral fellows and research associates. Some projects need to be judged in
French and we need a few fluently bilingual judges.
Returning and new Category Judges are welcome, so if you are interested in judging in this
year’s fair, please go to the science fair web site (http://www.flasf.on.ca) and click on
“Judges”:
• New judges: go to “Registration/Log-in” and complete your registration
• Returning judges: go to “Registration/Log-in” to login and update your profile
The on-site commitment for Category Judges is one evening of judging:
Thursday, 26 March, starting with welcome and training at 5:30 pm, followed by
the judging from 6:00-9:00 pm. A light supper (sandwiches and refreshments) will be
provided (starting at 5:00 pm). Please visit the science fair web site
(http://www.flasf.on.ca) for complete information on the fair and judging requirements.
ISIC CARD FOR SGPS MEMBERS
The SGPS produces International Student Identity Cards (ISIC) for all SGPS members at no
additional cost. All you need to do is bring your validated Queen’s student card to our office
and we will produce the card for you on the spot.
NOT IN THE SYLLABUS: GRADUATE STUDENT
MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY
Dear Graduates and Professionals, I encourage you to take this survey on mental health and
wellbeing to help us better understand everyone's lives, and to more fully appreciate the
contours of our daily routine in post-secondary education.
http://www.notinthesyllabus.ca
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The SGPS Dental Bursary is an amount of money set aside in the SGPS annual budget that is
used to help alleviate the financial difficulty of SGPS members due to specific dental
procedures only covered at 10% by Green Shield. It is available for any SGPS member or a
member of their family who is enrolled in the SGPS Dental Plan. The procedures mentioned
above include:
• Root Canals
• Gum treatments
• Crowns
• Bridges
It also exists for those members who have used the maximum of $750 for the benefit year.
In order to apply for the bursary, please visit our website at
http://www.sgps.ca/services/awards.html and click on the PDF icon under the Dental Bursary
heading. Once you have completed the form, you can either:
• Drop it off to the SGPS office located in the lower JDUC, Room 021
• Mail it to 99 University Avenue, Room 021 JDUC, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
• Email it directly to our office - [email protected]
• Fax it to 613-533-6376
**Hard copies of the form are also available at the SGPS office.
Once your completed application has been submitted, it will be sent to the SGPS VP Finance &
Services. He or she will then forward the anonymized application on to the SGPS Finance &
Services Committee for review. The committee will assess your application and then make a
decision based on the Dental Bursary Policy outlined in the SGPS Bylaws & Policies (P.1.4).
In 5 to 10 business days from the application submission, you will receive a response from
the VP Finance & Services either indicating the need for more information, clarification or of
the committee's decision.
If your application has been approved, a cheque will be made within the next 3 to 4 business
days and you again will be notified by email.
If your application has been declined, you will be given the reason(s) behind the committee's
decision. If you have any questions regarding your application or the SGPS Dental Bursary,
please send an email to the SGPS VP Finance & Services ([email protected]).
FOLLOW THE SGPS
The SGPS is using Twitter and Facebook to keep you updated. We will be posting things like
upcoming social events, election info, deadlines (registration, optional fee opt-outs, health
and dental) and lots of other important information for our members.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2310661892
http://twitter.com/QueensSGPS
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MyGradSkills.ca is a resource for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to enhance the
professional skills so that they can succeed during their studies and research, and in a range
of career paths. MyGradSkills.ca includes a number of self-paced, online modules on a range
of #GradProSkills topics, including teaching & learning, to career development, to
community engagement, to entrepreneurship, and much more. As the site expands, we also
will be offering blogs, virtual career panels, an information clearinghouse, as well as
additional online modules. Please visit: https://www.mygradskills.ca
A Message From The Grad Club
ROCKIN' DISCO BINGO AT THE GRAD CLUB!
Rockin' Disco Bingo is a free event that happens every Tuesday night at The Grad Club
starting at 8PM! Join host Rich T. and fun folks from Queen's and the Kingston community
for five rounds of bingo action (including the legendary trivia bingo round) mixed with epic
disco, funk, and other sweet musical magic spun for everyone's listening and boogie-down
pleasure. Win fun vintage prizes! Enjoy tasty beverages! Eat nachos! Seriously, it's the best
Tuesday gig SGPS members will each week in the city. It's also a great way to enjoy social
nights and mixers with colleagues, club pals, and volunteers in all kinds of organizations.
Talk to Rich about hosting a night for your group or club!
Rockin' Disco Bingo is brought to you by CFRC 101.9 FM and the Grad Club. See you there!
HAZING PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE
The Hazing Prevention & Response Task Force has been established in order to influence a
more strategic, collaborative, and coordinated approach, across university community
stakeholders, to propose and mobilize strategic efforts to prevent and respond to hazing on
campus, thereby fostering a respectful, inclusive, harassment-free, and violence free
campus environment.
More information is available in the attached pdf at the end of this newsletter.
This task force is seeking a graduate student member. If you are interested, please contact
SGPS Executive Assistant (Andria) via email ([email protected]).
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HAZING PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE
Preamble
Hazing is an issue that has the potential to harm students’ physical and psychological well-being. The
Queen’s University Student Code of Conduct defines hazing and identifies it as conduct that violates the
standard of behaviour to which Queen’s students will be held:
Students shall not organize or participate in hazing activities, on or off-campus. Hazing is defined
as any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that
humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's
willingness or consent to participate. Any action taken or situation created may be deemed hazing
regardless of the intent of the organizer(s).1 (Student Code of Conduct, 2014)
Mandate
The Hazing Prevention & Response Task Force has been established in order to influence a more
strategic, collaborative, and coordinated approach, across university community stakeholders, to propose
and mobilize strategic efforts to prevent and respond to hazing on campus, thereby fostering a respectful,
inclusive, harassment-free, and violence free campus environment.
Objectives
The Task Force is charged with the following:
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Developing and promoting a comprehensive framework and strategy for hazing prevention and
response at Queen’s;;
2. Consulting widely with internal campus stakeholders (students, faculty, and staff), as well as external
experts in the field, to better understand hazing behaviour and experiences at Queen’s, the impacts and implications, as well as ways to encourage alternative behaviour;
3. Developing and promoting resources and tools to influence a consistent understanding of and
approach to hazing prevention and response at Queen’s and to empower campus leaders to effect
change within and among their groups, clubs, teams, and organization; and,
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Identifying and recommending priorities for hazing prevention and response in areas related to: (a)
awareness-raising and communication; (b) education and training; (c) pro-social group and team
building; (d) policy and protocol development; and (e) research and assessment.
http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senateandtrustees/Code_of_Conduct_final_2008.pdf
Membership
The Task Force should feature a broad membership from across the university, including representatives
from Student Affairs (e.g., DSA, A&R, Residence Life, Health Promotion, and Counselling Services),
SOARB, and the AMS. The current membership includes:
AMS Vice-President (University Affairs) (Co-Chair)
Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs or designate (Co-Chair)
Director of HCDS or designate
Health Promotion Coordinator or designate
AMS Campus Activities Commissioner
AMS Orientation Roundtable Coordinator
AMS Social Issues Commissioner
AMS Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Executive Director of A&R or designate
Director of Residence Life or designate
Student athlete or Varsity Leadership Council representative
Student athlete or Varsity Leadership Council representative
Residence Don
SOARB Co-Chair, student representative
SOARB Co-Chair, non-student representative
The Task Force will seek out the expertise and experience of relevant internal and external professionals
and/or stakeholders as needed.
Accountability and Operation
The Task Force is s subcommittee of the Health and Wellness Steering Committee (HWSC). The HWSC,
chaired by the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, drives the strategic direction and vision for a
campus committed to enhancing student health and wellness and provides guidance as well as seeks input
from a cluster of interrelated working groups focused on alcohol, campus safety, mental health, physical
activity, sexual assault prevention and response, and, now, hazing prevention and response.
The Co-Chairs, on behalf of the Task Force membership, will report regularly through the HWSC. As the
Task Force has also been endorsed by the Principal, a final report and recommendations will be sent to
both the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs and the Principal for their consideration.
The Task Force will begin its work in January 2015 and aim to complete its mandate and present its
recommendations to the HWSC by April 30, 2016. It will meet at least monthly. Changes to the
frequency of meetings will be made at the discretion of the C-Chairs, taking into consideration member
availability as well as progress on identified deliverables. Meeting dates and times will be organized
through the Office of the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs.
Extended Travel Coverage
Canadian Citizens Only
Extending Provincial Coverage
If a student’s trip duration outside of their province of residence is scheduled to be
longer than 6 continuous months (7 months for Ontario), it is necessary to
obtain an extension of their provincial health insurance coverage from their Ministry of
Health prior to departure.
As an example, for Ontario residents, this means contacting their local ServiceOntario
centre in person and applying for an absence. They may need to show a document
explaining the reason for their absence; for example, an acceptance letter from their
school abroad, including information regarding the courses they will be taking and the
duration of their stay. They will also need to provide three pieces of identification. The
list of acceptable IDs can be found here:
http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/GetFileAttach/
014-9998E-82~1/$File/9998-82E.pdf
Once they have applied for a provincial health insurance extension, they will need to
call ServiceOntario at 1-888-359-8807 and request that they mail them a letter
detailing that they’ve applied for an OHIP extension.
For other provinces or territories, please call your provincial Ministry of Health for
detailed instructions on how to apply for a health insurance extension.
Extending SGPS Coverage
Students participating in a school sanctioned study or work term outside of their
province of residence must apply to RWAM to extend their travel coverage beyond the
120 day maximum. To request an extension, students need to complete an
Application for Student Study/Work Term Travel Coverage Extension form,
which can be found here:
https://www.studentvip.ca/Forms/SGPS/Study_Abroad.pdf?caseredirect=1
This form needs to be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to departure. In addition, the
provincial extension letter from the Ministry of Health needs to be attached to the
Application for Student Study/Work Term Travel Coverage Extension form.
Please submit these documents to the attention of Pam Asselstine, Assistant Executive
Director ([email protected]). For more information, please see our website.
http://www.sgps.ca
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I COUNT Queen’s Equity Census
Information Package
Equity Office • Macintosh-Corry Hall, Room B513 • Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada • K7L 3N6 • Tel (613) 533-2563
[email protected]
YOUR PARTICIPATION
This census is about you. It is about you helping us to ensure that accurate information on the
composition of the workforce is collected at Queen’s.
Filling in the information is voluntary but the Federal Contractors Program requires the form be
returned. However, if you complete the self-identification, which will be emailed to you
shortly, as fully and accurately as possible, you will ensure that we have accurate information on
our workforce.
HOW CAN YOU HELP MEET THE COMMITMENT?
The participation of every employee is important in helping to:
•
Achieve an accurate profile of who we are and how representative we are of the Canadian
workforce;
•
Identify areas where changes in policies, practices and systems are likely to be most
effective in achieving fairness in equity and employment;
•
Pinpoint where we need to eliminate barriers that limit or exclude equity seeking groups
(Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized
groups, women and LGBTQ Communities) from opportunities that should be open to all
employees.
COLLECTING AND USING THE DATA
Some important factors you should know:
•
Why should everyone complete the self-identification form? The information you
provide will be used to determine the relationship between representation at Queen’s and
that of the Canadian workforce. All employees are part of our workforce, whether or not
you are in a designated group. Completing the form ensures that information on our
workforce is complete and accurate.
•
How will census information be used at Queen’s? The Equity Office will use this
information to assess designated group representation in different occupational groups
and levels, help departments and faculties set goals and monitor progress in reaching
those goals.
•
What is reported to the Federal government? Queen’s is required to submit a progress
report to the Federal Contractors Program. The Federal Contractors Program applies to
all organizations with more than 100 employees who receive money from the Federal
Government or bid on Federal contracts worth $200,000 or more. These institutions are
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required to maintain information on the representation of the four designated groups
within their workforces in order to meet the compliance reviews conducted by the Labour
Standards and Workplace Equity Division of Human Resources Development Canada.
•
How will my self-identification data be used? What does self-identification do for
me if I am a person in a designated group? All self-identification information will be
used for statistical purposes:
► to compile workforce representation figures for Queen’s,
► to prepare reports required by the Federal Contractors legislation, and
► to develop and monitor Employment Equity programs at Queen’s.
•
Can anyone else identify me for Employment Equity purposes? No. You are
responsible for completing a census form and thus self-identifying. Only you can
identify yourself. Neither your manager, your supervisor, your department head, your
dean nor your colleagues are permitted to provide this information without your
authorization.
•
Is the information confidential? Your self-identification information is confidential. It
will be stored in the Equity Office data warehouse. In addition, all information is
protected by a code of confidentiality which is included in this package.
•
Who has access to my census responses? Only the staff of the Equity Office have
access to your census information.
•
Why do I need a netid and password? In order to complete the census online you are
required to have an @queensu.ca netid. This ensures the security of the census
information.
•
I have a disability, but have been accommodated in the workplace. Should I still
identify as a person with a disability? All people with disabilities, including those who
have been accommodated in the workplace, are asked to self-identify. This is the only
way that information on our workforce will be complete and accurate.
•
Can I identify in more than one group? Employment Equity legislation permits
employees to identify in more than one designated group. The census form includes
definitions to help you accurately identify which group(s) you belong to under this
legislation.
•
What if my information changes later on? If you wish to update information about
yourself, you should contact the Equity Office and complete a new form. You may also
review and correct your own information at any time by contacting the Equity Office.
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HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Only you can count yourself in!
Complete the census form as fully and accurately as possible, as soon as you can.
Make a personal commitment to ensure fairness at Queen’s. Self-identifying is a contribution
only you can make.
If you need more information or require assistance to complete the questionnaire, please contact
the Equity Office.
Macintosh-Corry Hall, Room B513
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Tel: (613) 533-2563
Email: [email protected]
Code of Confidentiality
1. Confidentiality begins when you use your Queen’s netid and password to respond
directly to the Census.
2. Only authorized persons involved in Employment Equity will have access to the census
information.
3. The Census information will only be used to comply with the Federal Government
Employment Equity legislation and to develop and monitor Employment Equity
programs at Queen’s.
4. All reports based on the census information will be in summary form only, so that no
individual can be identified.
5. Census information provided by any individual can be changed upon the written request
of that individual.
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