ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is committed to diversity and inclusion
Our tight-knit campus community is culturally diverse, gender-inclusive, supportive, and welcoming.
The University is committed to promoting awareness of equity, diversity, and inclusion concerns across our entire campus community.
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê affirms the fundamental principle of equality of all peoples, as put forward by the , , and the .
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Resources and services on campus
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (DEIAR) Student Advisor provides one-on-one advising, guidance, advocacy, and mental health resources to various equity-deserving groups, including students of colour and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The DEIAR Student Advisor also acts as a resource for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê community. Working with key members of the community on educational initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the promotion of anti-racist and decolonial practices.
Contact: Cassie Rodriguez
DEIAR Student Advisor
carodriguez@mta.ca
The Sexualized Violence Response Consultant supports the campus community around sexual violence response and prevention.
If you're seeking more information or would like to express concerns on campus, you can reach out to the Sexualized Violence Response Consultant directly.
Contact: svcomplaint@mta.ca
Indigenous Affairs
The Indigenous Student Advisor provides support to Indigenous students throughout their academic journey.
The Indigenous Student Advisor also plays a crucial role in advancing the University’s Indigenous education principles, in line with Truth and Reconciliation Commission directives.
They collaborate with Indigenous students, community members, and campus stakeholders to develop and implement programs supporting Indigenous students while engaging non-Indigenous peers.
Contact: Scott Peters
Indigenous Student Advisor
indigenous@mta.ca
The International Centre
The International Centre facilitates multicultural programming on campus, including services and events that foster the growth of a more multicultural and internationally-engaged campus.
The International Centre also supports international students, both socially and academically. Our International Orientation gives international students the opportunity to get settled on campus before general University Orientation begins.
Contact: intadvisor@mta.ca
Positive Spaces
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê strives to be a safe, respectful, and welcoming place for people of all genders, diverse sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions through education, programming, support, and advocacy.
Education is offered to the entire ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê community through staff training, student orientation, and residence programming.
Ongoing efforts to create more positive spaces on campus include the addition of single-user washrooms in buildings around campus, including residences.
Contact: studentlife@mta.ca
Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê has a place for everyone, for students of all spiritual, religious, and philosophical paths — for all faiths and no faiths.
Our Multi-Faith Chaplain and Spiritual Care Co-ordinator works with students and departments across campus on programming and initiatives focused on spiritual health and support, and oversees operations of the University Chapel.
Contact: Rev. Ellie Hummel
Multi-Faith Chaplain and Spiritual Care Coordinator
spiritualcare@mta.ca
The Meighen Centre
ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s Meighen Centre provides accessibility support to students with disabilities and medical conditions, whether permanent or temporary. Students registered with the Meighen Centre may receive academic and/or campus accommodations.
The Centre works with faculty on implementing Universal Design for Learning principles, provides Mental Health First Aid training and occasionally conducts research to study a variety of topics that affect young adults.
Contact: accessibility@mta.ca