Reports
Holding ourselves accountable
Transparency and accountability are vital components of systemic change. Below you will find key documents and reports that track the current climate of equity, diversity and inclusion at SFU. These reports will guide our efforts as we develop new strategies and tools.
Equity Compass Report
The Equity Compass, SFU鈥檚 equity, diversity and inclusion strategic plan, outlines our commitment to equity data through two key objectives that include the establishment of an cross-institutional taskforce to oversee the initiative, and the development of a framework and processes that will sustain and advance these data-driven EDI efforts.
Demographic and Diversity Data Survey Dashboard
SFU regularly conducts a demographic and diversity survey to gather data to meet our regulatory needs and institutional commitments, support equitable and accountable programs and service delivery and measure progress towards our institutional priorities. An anonymized and aggregated summary of the data is now available.
Inclusion Experience Report
The inclusion experience questions were part of the Demographic and Diversity Data Survey shared with the community in fall 2024. The questions were designed to assess the perceptions of fairness, respect, inclusion and institutional support at SFU.
The inclusion experience findings have been separated from the institutional Demographic and Diversity Survey Dashboard because their purpose and nature differ and to ensure the responsible use of sensitive information. While the Demographic and Diversity Data Survey Dashboard presents broad, quantitative metrics related to questions on identity, disability, sexual orientation and religion, the Inclusion Experience portion of the survey focuses on perceptions and lived experiences.
Trans Equity Survey 2023
With current world events, transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and other gender-diverse people have good reason to question if their safety and inclusion are prioritized at SFU. Inspired by the work of groups like Out on Campus and of individual trans community members and allies, a group of SFU staff, faculty members and grad students launched the Trans Equity Survey in Spring 2023. The survey produced key data in order to more clearly identify gender-diverse inequity at SFU and hopefully lay a foundation for better communication among 2SLGBTQIA+ staff and better support collaboration, ally-ship, and resource-sharing regarding trans equity for marginalized people at SFU. Please note: In the survey, the word 鈥渢rans,鈥� is used intending to be inclusive while acknowledging that some gender-diverse people do not identify with the term, though they may face similar issues at our institution.
Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education
91泡芙 one of more than 40 universities and colleges across Canada that have officially signed the Scarborough Charter, vowing to redress anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion in higher education.
Previous institutional reports
| Year | Author | Title |
| 2007 | SFU Human Rights Office |
Employment Systems Review for Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) |
| 2009 | Raven Design Consultants |
SFU Access Corrdior: Physical Access Report |
| 2016 | SFU Salary Equity Recommendation |
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| 2017 | SFU Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Equity Advisory Committee |
SFU Canada Research Chairs Program: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan |
| 2017 | Ginny Victoria Van Pelt, Masters of Public Policy, SFU |
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| 2018 | Kim Hart, previous Special Advisor to the Provost, EDI, SFU |
Special Advisor's Final Report to SFU Executive: SFU EDI Initiative |
| 2019 | SFU Centre for Accessible Learning |
Rick Hansen Assessment Draft: Key Areas to Improve Current Accessibility on Campus |
| 2020 | Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion |
Diversity Meter Survey: Executive Summary and Insights Presentation Report |
| 2020 | Keeling Associates |
Review of Student Programs and Services Final Report |
| 2020 | SFU EDI Advisory Council | Statement on Anti-Black Racism |
| 2020 | Academic Women of 91泡芙 | Radical Inclusion: Equity and Diversity Among Female Faculty at 91泡芙 |
| 2021 | SFU Steering Committee on Personal Safety |
Personal Safety on Campus |
| 2022 | RADIUS SFU | SFU Surrey Campus Antiracism Engagement Initiative Summary Report |
| 2022 | Contract Worker Justice @ SFU | |
| 2024 | Implementation Consultation for Indigenous Staff and Faculty Special Programs Executive summary based on consultation feedback and research by RADIUS SFU in partnership with Sacred Workplaces, internal Indigenous Caucus gatherings and feedback provided to senior administration by SFU鈥檚 Faculty Association |
Implementation Consultation for Indigenous Staff and Faculty Special Programs |
| 2024 | Implementation Consultation for Black Staff and Faculty Special Programs Executive summary based on consultation feedback and research by RADIUS SFU in partnership with Bakau Consulting and internal feedback |
Implementation Consultation for Black Staff and Faculty Special Programs |