Lakehead University recognized for exemplary CRC recruiting practices
Dr. Brian Stevenson invited some of Lakehead's Canada Research Chairs to accept a certificate recognizing that the University demonstrated exemplary practices in recruiting CRCs in 2014. Also in the photo is Dr. Andrew Dean, Vice-President (Research, Economic Development and Innovation), third from left, and Michèle Boutin, Executive Director of the Canada Research Chairs program (left of Dr. Stevenson).
March 9, 2015 – Thunder Bay, ON
During the 10th annual Research and Innovation Week opening ceremonies, Lakehead University was recognized as the university that demonstrated exemplary practices in recruiting Canada Research Chairs (CRC) in 2014.
“We are pleased to recognize Lakehead University for achieving its equity targets for the representation of women, Aboriginal Peoples and visible minorities in the recruitment of Canada Research Chairs,” said Michèle Boutin, Executive Director, Chairs Secretariat.
“Lakehead University’s equity strategies will continue to ensure fair access to allotted CRC positions, and will help to enrich the research community,” Boutin said.
“Fair and equal representation is important at Lakehead not only because we have students with various backgrounds, but also because we live in a diverse world where everyone’s ideas and beliefs are valued,” said Dr. Andrew Dean, Vice-President (Research, Economic Development and Innovation).
Lakehead University has a strong commitment to employment equity and diversity. This commitment is reflected in a number of the university’s policies, its strategic research plan, and its CRC recruitment guidelines.
Applications from small universities were submitted to the 2014 Canada Research Chairs Equity Recognition Process for consideration by the program’s Advisory Committee on Equity Policy.
The Canada Research Chairs program invests approximately $265 million per year to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds.
Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. They improve our depth of knowledge and quality of life, strengthen Canada's international competitiveness, and help train the next generation of highly skilled people through student supervision, teaching, and the coordination of other researchers' work.
The Canada Research Chairs Program is committed to excellence in research and research training, and to ensuring equal access to opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years of exceptional education. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2013-2018), Lakehead is known for providing an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community. About 9,700 full-time equivalent students and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in ten faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law in 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, and Graduate Studies.
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