We are Champions for Change
At CNA we are committed to promoting inclusion and creating safe spaces for students and employees. We want inclusion for all, not just specific cohorts or demographic groups. We aim to create events and initiatives that are open to all and encourage opportunities for listening and communication.
Research has shown that diversity-inclusive or culturally competent behaviours improve client service and employee interactions. Research has also shown that better perceptions of EDI among employees are linked to better organizational performance measures, including higher engagement among employees and lower rates of absenteeism. It is a strength and a core competency in the global marketplace. Most importantly, inclusion is not only a moral imperative, it is a basic human right.
Post-secondary institutions have critical roles to play in providing the education and training needed for the economy to expand, and in promoting student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. We do this by fostering educational excellence while ensuring equal access, and by creating diverse and welcoming campus communities for all students.
In keeping with this, CNA has formed an advisory committee, which is actively working on EDI within the college. The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers from various levels and departments at CNA, helping to lead a new EDI strategy with a mission of supporting CNA in creating an organizational culture that welcomes and empowers diverse perspectives, celebrates the uniqueness of the individual, and fosters a sustainable shared commitment for the advancement of EDI in our college community.
We have also formed associated working groups that are helping to build an inclusive culture and safe spaces. They assist with planning events and rolling out initiatives, contribute to the sharing of knowledge and understanding in the workplace and champion CNA's evolution as an equitable, diverse and inclusive institution.