Surveys and Reports
Reports
Knowing what we need to achieve is only possible if we know what we've accomplished.
EDI Progress Report EDI Workforce Results Statistical ReportsInformed Progress
Each step forward requires knowledge of where we have been and where we are. To achieve our equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, the U of A believes in taking deliberate action that is informed by the best available evidence and institutional data. On an ongoing basis, the U of A will continue to evaluate its progress and report to the university community.
Diversity Census
Student Demographic Diversity Census
At the University of Alberta we are dedicated to achieving a more diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive environment for all who work, learn, and live within our community. In support of this goal, the university is launching its first-ever Student Equity Census.
The purpose of the census is to collect student demographic information. This information will enable the university to better understand the current student landscape, helping us to identify opportunities to improve supports for U of A students, and to better promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture on our campuses. The census results will also serve as a baseline against which the university can measure its future efforts to promote and support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The census is for all U of A students. Each student holds a distinctive perspective, and we value your participation.
The U of A’s first-ever Student Equity Census was administered by email to all U of A students between November 15 and December 3, 2021.
The U of A plans to conduct this survey on a periodic basis moving forward (the exact time frame is still under consideration).
All U of A students received the census by email. Completing this census was voluntary, and students had the option to skip any questions that they prefer not to answer.
The census consists of a short set of questions to help the university obtain a picture of student demographics, including students’ personal backgrounds and circumstances, and how students see themselves.
Data collected from the Student Equity Census is held confidentially and securely, separate from formal student records. For the purposes of analysis only, data has been connected to relevant student data using confidential, secure, anonymized student identifiers (not official student IDs). Access to census data is strictly limited to those who manage the U of A's equity census. Any publicly reported results is limited to aggregated totals to ensure that no individual can be identified.
The overall census results will be shared with the U of A community when finalized and will serve as a benchmark against which the university can measure its future efforts to promote and support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Workforce Diversity Census
At the University of Alberta, we know that our work takes place in a highly diverse society, and we recognize that a diverse university workforce is needed to generate the multitude of ideas and perspectives that enrich our research, teaching, learning, and service. That's why we are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
To assess progress toward this goal, we are conducting a demographic census every three years to collect data on relevant equity, diversity, and inclusion measures. The resulting data will be used to conduct statistical analysis and to identify areas where we may not be meeting our desired objectives.
The initial survey was conducted in Fall of 2019, with new employees invited to participate quarterly.
The U of A conducts this survey every 3 years.
Data collected via the Workforce Diversity Census was held confidentially and securely, separate from formal employment records. For the purposes of conducting analysis only, data was connected to relevant employment data using confidential, secure, anonymized staff identifiers ( not official employee IDs). Access was strictly limited to those who manage the U of A's equity census. Any publicly reported results are limited to aggregated totals; findings are presented for groups of people to ensure that no individual can be identified.
The census consists of a short set of questions to help the university understand how employees identify in each instance. Completing this census is entirely voluntary, and employees had the option to decline to answer any of the questions.
Results of each census are shared as they become available. The 2019 results were released in March 2021* serve as a benchmark for future statistical analysis and to identify areas where we may not be meeting our desired objectives.
*The preparation of the 2019 results were delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.