Equity Case Studies Report - School of Social Work - University of ...

UBC school of social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation of case studies 5
process of conducting interviews, undergoing data analysis, and writing the individual case
studies, these categories were adapted into seven themes: leadership, governance, and strategic
commitment; staff and faculty recruitment and retention; student outreach, admission, and
support; scholarship; curriculum; pedagogy; and climate. As such, the section on analysis is
presented within these themes. This report includes the five individual case studies, and ends
with the analysis. The aim is to provide a supported description of processes and practices in
place at other Faculties or Schools of Social Work, as well as ideas and recommendations for
policies and practices in improving equity, diversity, and inclusion at the UBC School of Social
Work.
This report, the annotated bibliography, and the extensive consultation with stakeholders
by means of dialogue groups, a survey, focus groups, and interviews will provide the content and
recommendations for a plan to move forward and sustain equity at the School of Social Work.
Although the lessons learned and recommendations for the School are inclusive and
comprehensive, the Equity Task Force also acknowledges that further critical work is being done
on addressing educational equity issues specific to Aboriginal students, staff, and faculty by the
Aboriginal Strategic Planning Committee currently lead by Dr. Richard Vedan.
This project has been possible with the financial support of the UBC Equity office, the
School of Social Work, and the Dean of Arts office. Additional research assistance was
provided by Brett Marshall.