Supports for OUR Community
EDIA directory
Use this directory to help you connect with the network of services, supports, groups and initiatives available at Mount Royal University (MRU) that intersect with EDIA. Please note that these groups and operational areas do not report to the EDI Office.
If you have resources on campus that are not included or need to request an update to information on this page, please fill out this form.
2SLGBTQIA+ resources and supports
QriTical Hub
Primary audience: Students, Employees, Community
The QriTical Research Hub helps foster connection and belonging for MRU’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Housed in the Trico Changemakers Studio, QriTical Hub offers a teaching and learning space for students and faculty to collaborate and host community workshops, events and other programming.
SAMRU Pride Centre
Primary audience: Students
The Pride Centre, located in room Z307 in Wyckham House Student Centre, is dedicated to cultivating an open and welcoming space for people of all genders and sexual orientations. The centre prides itself on being a safe, inclusive and celebratory environment for the community.
Services available in the Pride Centre include community support resources, free prophylactics and referrals. The Pride Centre also hosts events and programs that promote education and awareness on campus.
Our Services, Student Clubs and Campus partners with EDIA initiatives sections have more resources and supports related to faith and spirituality.
BIPOC resources and supports
Iniskim Centre
Primary audience: Students
The Iniskim Centre exists to create space and programming for Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the MRU community. The centre is a welcoming space for all students, but our programs and resources are primarily designed for Indigenous students.
Iniskim has a bimonthly newsletter that is emailed to all self-identified Indigenous students at MRU. It includes announcements, events and opportunities such as employment and awards. You can be added to this list by contacting Marcedes at: mmoos304@mtroyal.ca.
Visitors are welcome to visit the Iniskim Centre in T110 to learn more about our programming or to volunteer for events that occur throughout the year.
Office of Indigenization and Decolonization
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization creates a lens through which we can understand decolonization and indigenization to ensure that every student at MRU has the best educational experience possible.
Our Services, Student Clubs and Campus partners with EDIA initiatives sections have more resources and supports related to faith and spirituality.
Campus partners with EDIA initiatives
Cougars Athletics & Recreation
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
Cougars Athletics and Recreation, as part of MRU’s Students Division, is committed to EDIA.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of accessibility and inclusion with safe services, programs, events and facilities that welcome all individuals.
Facilities Management and Campus Spaces
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
MRU Facilities Management is responsible for the maintenance and growth of our internal and external environment. Facilities Management supports our community by providing services that save money, time and resources. Services include maintaining clean buildings, furniture, wayfinding, landscaping, construction projects, energy, utilities, sustainability and more.
Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
The Faculty of Continuing Education, which comprises Continuing Education and the Conservatory at MRU, is committed to EDIA. We deliver flexible and accessible education to meet the needs of our diverse learners, including music, speech arts, project management, health studies, occupational programs, academic upgrading, the Transitional Vocational Program (TVP) and so much more.
TVP and Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) provide meaningful university experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. TVP provides a variety of unique personal, professional and academic learning opportunities in a cohort-based learning environment. IPSE supports adults with developmental disabilities to pursue an authentic post-secondary student experience in degree programs, which includes academic support and involvement in student life activities.
Academic upgrading courses allow students with a wide range of educational backgrounds and abilities to complete high school courses and achieve the grades they need to enter their post-secondary program of choice. These courses can be taken by students in various admission categories and are designed to deliver the approved curriculum while preparing students from diverse backgrounds for further post-secondary study.
Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE)
Primary audience: Employees, Students
As a faculty whose work is deeply rooted in making connections across all sectors and populations, HCE inspires students to seek the truth and honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action. Now, we include the Scarborough Charter to guide us on anti-Black racism and Black inclusion in post-secondary education.
HCE has an internal advisory group that is working to support its commitment to EDIA within the faculty.
Faculty of Science and Technology
Primary audience: Employees, Students
Discovering the answer is just the beginning of the fun for a scientist. After exploring every angle of the answer, new questions usually surface and the exploration begins all over again. MRU’s Faculty of Science and Technology allows you to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology by not only teaching you the basics of science, but also how to be a flexible and innovative problem solver.
Learn more about how the Faculty of Science and Technology is committed to EDIA, including our work in conceiving, developing and overseeing strategies to advance belonging for all.
Institute for Community Prosperity
Primary audience: Students, Community
The Institute for Community Prosperity ensures that students and citizens have access to high-impact, immersive learning as well as undergraduate community-partnered research opportunities that build their confidence and capacity to lead transformational change in their communities.
Advancing MRU’s mandate to provide an exceptional undergraduate educational experience, the Institute is committed to supporting students as they unlock their potential and flourish as learners, changemakers and human beings. Whether you are a student, faculty, staff member or member of the broader community, let us help you move your ideas and insights forward.
Mokakiiks Centre for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Primary audience: Students, Faculty, Community
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is the developing field of research focused on teaching and learning practices in higher education. It is conducted by scholars from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds who are interested in understanding student learning, innovations in teaching practice and transformation of higher education.
Office of the Registrar – Student Awards
Primary audience: Students
MRU is dedicated to supporting the success of its students. Different scholarships, bursaries and awards are offered to students to enhance their experience.
Students can search the awards directory using keywords.
The University Library
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
MRU’s University Library fosters intellectual curiosity and exploration by empowering users to evaluate, create and share information. Offering innovative programs and teaching, responsive services, inspiring spaces and rich information resources, the University Library is a catalyst for research, learning and community building on campus.
The University Library is committed to celebrating the diverse perspectives and contributions of our users and employees. Acknowledging the historical exclusion of voices, perspectives and knowledge in libraries, we commit to reconciliation, diversity, equity, justice and inclusion in our work.
The University Library continues to support EDIA with a series of commitments and commits to advocating against racism. You can explore featured collections on anti-racism, Indigenous languages, Holocaust education, 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and more. Different virtual events are held in relation to EDIA and for hosting researchers doing such work.
Marketing and Communications (MarComm)
Primary audience: Students, Employees, Alumni, Community
As part of University Advancement, Marketing and Communications helps advance MRU’s reputation and profile based on the brand pillars of providing personalized learning and delivering quality teaching.
Student Clubs
SAMRU Clubs
Primary audience: Students
Find your community at MRU! Student clubs can be academic, social, representational or cultural. Clubs are a great way to meet new people and pursue your passions. Join an existing club or start your own!
EDIA Committees
Faculty of Arts Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Primary audience: Employees, Students
The Faculty of Arts (EDI) Committee comprises faculty and students committed to championing and upholding the significance of EDI matters within Arts. Our mission is to cultivate an environment in the Faculty of Arts that embraces diversity, fostering an inclusive community.
Joint Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (JEDIC)
Primary audience: Employees
JEDIC was formed through agreement between the Mount Royal Faculty Association (MRFA) and the Board of Governors.
The MRFA Collective Agreement (Article 24.3) includes a standing JEDIC comprised of three representatives from the University and three from the MRFA. In the spring of 2022, JEDIC’s work led to the assembly of a task force to gather information and make recommendations about addressing racism at MRU. The JEDIC task force, which included nine members across the staff, exempt/management and faculty groups, completed their work in March 2023, producing a final report presented to MRU leadership.
Mount Royal Faculty Association Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Primary audience: Faculty
The Mount Royal Faculty Association (MRFA) has a long standing commitment to EDIA in its member approved mission statement and will be engaging members in discussions on how this statement can be updated and strengthened moving forward.
The MRFA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee regularly hears from and communicates with the membership on specific and important matters relating to EDIA.
Mount Royal Staff Association EDI Committee
Primary audience: Staff
The Mount Royal Staff Association (MRSA) EDI Committee works to foster an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, values and celebrates the rich diversity of all MRSA members. The committee supports the MRSA Executive and the membership in educational opportunities, special events, and best practices to enhance awareness and celebrate diversity.
President’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (EDIAC)
Primary audience: Employees, Students
The EDIAC was set up in Fall 2020 with 15 members made up of students, faculty and staff from across campus to bring a breadth of lived experiences and expertise.
The committee will provide ongoing recommendations to the President and Vice-Chancellor within the University’s evolving EDIA framework of activities, policies and procedures so that tactical goals and actions can be developed, enacted, communicated and monitored.
Psychology EDI Committee
Primary audience: Students, Employees
The Psychology EDI Committee is a student-led initiative run with the support of several faculty members. The purpose of the committee is to support MRU’s psychology majors. In the Fall 2022 semester, they sent out a detailed survey to students asking EDIA-related questions. Based on the results of the survey, the committee now has several projects underway to attempt to meet the needs expressed by students. In order to communicate EDIA-related events and support to students, the committee has an existing Instagram handle for these purposes - @MRUPSYCEDI.
Interfaith resources and supports
Multifaith and Spirituality Supports
Primary audience: Employees, Students
MRU has a team of Faith Representatives connecting to a variety of faith traditions who are available to the MRU community. You can connect with Faith Representatives by phone, email, or on campus at the Mulifaith & Spiritual Supports (MFSS) Office (I143). In addition to offering a variety of programs and events, the MFSS Gathering Place (I143A) can be reserved for faith and spiritual community practice (text studies, prayer groups, conversation circles, and more). For more information, contact kmctavish@mtroyal.ca.
Connect with faith representatives
Meditation Centre
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
The Meditation Centre is located in room W201 and is used as a prayer space. There are designated ablution stations located in rooms W208A (male) and W208B (female).
Our Services, Student Clubs and Campus partners with EDIA initiatives sections have more resources and supports related to faith and spirituality.
International community member resources and supports
International Student Support Centre
Primary audience: Students, Community
The International Student Support Centre (ISSC) provides a vibrant space for students from all backgrounds to meet other MRU students as well as students studying on exchange. The ISSC is staffed by students who can provide information, support and peer-driven programs that connect international and domestic students. The ISSC team plans and creates opportunities for students to participate in fun and engaging social and cultural activities, and provides a space for students to gather to practice language, study, meet new people and learn from each other.
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Our Services, Student Clubs and Campus partners with EDIA initiatives sections have more resources and supports related to faith and spirituality.
Services
Academic Development Centre
Primary audience: Faculty, Staff
The Academic Development Centre (ADC) supports teaching excellence and innovation by providing a range of services and expertise to faculty and staff at MRU.
The ADC provides leadership, instructional design, curriculum development and eLearning support, project planning and development assistance, technological expertise, media production and more in service of MRU's pursuit of learning and teaching excellence.
Access and Inclusion
Primary audience: Students
Access and Inclusion Services helps create an accessible learning environment that encourages full participation in academic courses for students who are eligible for academic accommodations under the provincial human rights legislation.
Reasonable accommodations are flexible, tailored to the individual and determined by considering the barriers within the unique environment of a post-secondary institution.
We encourage student development and educate MRU about becoming a more accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environment.
Career Services
Primary audience: Students, Alumni, Community
Career Services provides opportunities for students to clarify, experience and achieve their career and employment goals. We promote well-rounded citizens and students’ success in their academics, career and lives. Through work-integrated learning and career exploration, we connect industry partners with skilled students who positively impact our local, national and global community.
With MyCareerHub, students can access the job board to connect with employers, jobs and career opportunities. The platform can also lists workshops, events and other career development resources and services.
Early Support Program
Primary audience: Students
The Early Support Program creates a space for students to learn about and get connected to relevant resources on and off campus. Connect with a Student Success Program Specialist for help identifying challenges, issues and concerns that may be impacting your academic or personal well-being.
Refer yourself or another student to Early Support.
Human Resources
Primary audience: Employees
MRU’s dedicated team of HR professionals provides services for current and prospective employees. These include Benefits and Pension, Career Opportunities, Celebrate U, Employee Guidebook, and Payroll. We can also provide information on policies and professional development opportunities.
Office of Safe Disclosure
Primary audience: Students
The Office of Safe Disclosure provides a confidential and neutral space for MRU community members to discuss concerns related to equity, human rights, discrimination and other safe disclosure matters. Individuals will have an opportunity to learn about formal and informal options to address their concerns, as well as the support and resources available to them. Students, staff, faculty and all other members of the MRU community are welcome to access this service. To book an appointment with the Safe Disclosure Advisor, please fill out this form.
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Residence Services
Primary audience: Students
The Residence Services team is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment that will help students develop personally, socially and academically.
Our goal is to foster a supportive living and learning community so students enjoy a successful transition to post-secondary studies as well as a great Residence experience. As a member of the Residence community, students will make lifelong friendships and will have the opportunity to become part of a vibrant campus community. They will also see firsthand that living in Residence has a positive impact on studies and grades. Students can explore a variety of unit types and room assignments, including Themed Communities and gender-inclusive housing.
Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness
Primary audience: Employees, Students, Community
Safety, Risk and Employee Wellness works to uphold the University’s commitment to providing a safe work environment for the MRU community.
Their mission is to minimize risk levels, reduce hazards and improve well-being for our community. The team ensures compliance with the University’s obligation under provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and further compliance with all legislations.
SAMRU Peer Support Centre
Primary audience: Students
The Peer Support Centre (PSC) provides peer-led services, connecting all parts of the campus community to support students as they achieve their goals.
The PSC is open to all current credit MRU students free of charge, and includes various food and financial support programs and services.
SAMRU Student Advocacy Resource Centre
Primary audience: Students
The Student Advocacy Resource Centre (SARC) provides confidential services, support and options for individual students experiencing both academic and or non-academic advocacy concerns and questions.
If you’re experiencing a situation which is affecting your success at Mount Royal University, the SARC may be a support to you.
Student Counselling Services
Primary audience: Students
Student Counselling Services is made up of a team of 10 counsellors. The office is a calm and welcoming space, and serves to provide students with ongoing care.
Counselling is focused on three areas; personal, career and educational. Sessions are available online or in person. Students can also choose to attend one-on-one or group sessions.
Counselling workshops are also available upon request. Group requests are encouraged.
Student Learning Services
Primary audience: Students
Student Learning Services (SLS) offers programs for all students. Students can meet with an SLS Learning Strategist online or in-person for a one-on-one appointment to talk about math, referencing, writing and editing, time management and learning strategies. SLS Academic Success workshops offer opportunities to ask questions, practice, and learn how to be an efficient and effective learner and writer. SLS Peer Learning Program (PLP) volunteers help their peers be more successful with learning and keeping up with specific course content.
Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU)
Primary audience: Students
The Student’s Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) helps represent and serve students on their path to success. Their commitment to EDIA works to maintain an inclusive environment for all members.
All credit students at Mount Royal are automatically members of SAMRU. Members have access to all of SAMRU’s services, the Wyckham House Student Centre, and a wide variety of student clubs.
Wellness Services
Primary audience: Employees, Students
Your health and wellness matter. MRU offers a wide range of services to help support your mental, physical and overall well-being. Explore Wellness Services and find the support that’s right for you.
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The Stepping Up program equips the MRU campus community with the tools and understanding necessary to support themselves and their peers when it comes to dating and relationship violence. This page is kept up-to-date with the most current research and media surrounding dating violence awareness and prevention in our communities.
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MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic is a full-service, interdisciplinary injury rehabilitation and prevention clinic. The team of healthcare practitioners promotes good physical and mental wellness by delivering exceptional care.