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Introductory EDIA awareness and skills training
The Office of Community and Belonging, in partnership with Human Resources, the Office of the Provost and the Mount Royal Faculty Association (MRFA), is pleased to introduce a newly revised version of the broad-based Introductory EDIA Awareness and Skills Training course for all employees.
MRUBelong: Building Community Through Inclusion represents the next step in our shared learning journey. The course explores the many ways we can strengthen community and belonging through an understanding of intersectional equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) and related concepts. Through interactive learning activities, including real-world scenarios, reflection exercises, and empowerment strategies, the course builds both individual capacity and ultimately collective community at MRU.
All MRU employees are encouraged to complete this training. MRFA members are required to complete the course under the terms of the MRFA Collective Agreement. Members who completed the previous course, Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Creating a Respectful Workplace, are not required to complete this newly revised version.
MRU recognizes that we are all at different stages in our learning journey. This course serves as a baseline for developing common ground from which we can continue our individual and collective learning journeys.
This course builds on the work that has come before and that continues to take place across campus. To explore advanced training opportunities that build on this foundation, visit our Education and tools webpage. It includes a comprehensive framework of educational programs on various topics and resources.
Accessing the course
To access the course, visit the Employee Learning System, go to the Learning Catalogue, and enroll in ‘MRUBelong: Building Community Through Inclusion.’ Use Google Chrome for optimal performance and enable pop-up windows. (Learn how to enable pop-up windows.)
Frequently asked questions
All employees at MRU are encouraged to complete this training. Building a common understanding of belonging and inclusion makes us a stronger community. MRFA members are required to complete the course under the terms of the MRFA Collective Agreement.
Employees at all stages of their learning are encouraged to complete this training, as it helps establish a shared foundation of knowledge for everyone in our workplace. MRU has many employees, from faculty to casual workers to full-time staff. For some, EDIA is an integral part of their field of study, while others are beginning their learning journey. This course provides a baseline, so we all have a common understanding from which to grow.
Those who completed the previous course, Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Creating a Respectful Workplace, are not required to complete this newly revised version. However, those who wish to explore the new version are welcome to do so.
No. Employees who completed the previous course, Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Creating a Respectful Workplace, are not required to complete this newly revised version. If you are an MRFA member, your completion has been registered. Thank you to all those who took part in the previous course: your participation, experience and thoughtful feedback have enriched this newly revised course.
While the majority of employees can fit the training into their existing workload without need for extra time, there are some exceptions:
- Contract faculty: As per Section 13.3.7 of the MRFA Collective Agreement, contract faculty receive, at the time of hire, a one-time payment of $200 to complete required institutional-level training, such as this course.
- Casual employees: Speak with your leader about incorporating time for this training into your regular working hours. They have strategies to support this and can also speak to your area’s HR Business Partner to facilitate your training.
It should take you about 60 to 90 minutes to complete the course.
No. You can leave the online platform and return at another time. If you leave the course before completing it, your progress is automatically tracked and saved. The Employee Learning System keeps track of the section where you left off when you close the course window. When you resume the training, log back in to the Employee Learning System and click ‘Launch E-Learning Course’ to resume from where you left off.
Course completion is automatically tracked within the Employee Learning System. Once you have completed all course sections including the final quiz, it will show up in your Learning Profile under ‘Course History.’
Yes. After you have completed the course, you can download your certificate from the Employee Learning System at your convenience. Click ‘Your Learning Profile’ under the Learning Tab to access your course history. To download your certificate, click the download button next to the course results on the right-hand side of the screen.
Contact humanresources@mtroyal.ca regarding technical issues.
Please speak with your area’s HR Business Partner to facilitate your training. You can find a list of HR Business Partners on the HR Information Hub Contact Us page. Under the HR consultancy services section, click the link for HR Business Partners.
Currently, only those students who are also employees of MRU (e.g. casual staff, internal work placements, Residence Services, etc.) may access the course. Please speak with your workplace leader about incorporating time for this training. While this course is for employees, the Office of Community and Belonging looks forward to consulting with relevant areas to develop related training for students in the future.
You can share your thoughts in a survey about your experience with the course.
To explore advanced training opportunities that build on this foundation, visit our Education and Tools webpage. It includes a comprehensive framework of educational programs and resources.