Integrity in Research & Academics

Professionalism and leadership in graduate student research and in your subsequent career entails a strong understanding of ethical principles and the ability to apply these principles wisely and judiciously. Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and standards that are specific to your discipline and to the research world more broadly is essential. Such practical issues as managing conflict of interest, defining authorship in collaborative projects, ensuring confidentiality and protecting research participants will be explored in this workshop.

AVP, Research

Susan Marlin

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Intellectual Property : Publications & Patents

An overview of Queen's University's approach to the protection of intellectual property arising from research projects. In particular, we will address issues of importance to graduate students and their supervisors. It is never too early in one's research career to  ensure that appropriate steps are taken to allow the fullest impact of your research discoveries.

ORS & PARTEQ

David Bruce & Anne Vivian-Scott

Intercultural Competencies I:
Intercultural Begins With You.

Participants will learn the significance of culture in forming an individual's world view and specifically in communication styles. They will become familiar with some dimensions of intercultural competence for success in multicultural environments

QUIC

Alison Cumming & Susan Anderson

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Intercultural Competencies  II:
Measuring Your Intercultural Competence - an introduction to the Intercultural Development Inventory

The IDI is a 50-question online survey that measures intercultural sensitivity based on the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS). In the session, we will use this tool to help participants understand their own intercultural sensitivity, as a group and as individuals; they will also learn how they can increase their sensitivity and become more effective in their intercultural interactions

QUIC

Alison Cumming & Susan Anderson

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Indigenous Cultural Competency

Learners will gain a better understanding of the historical, political and cultural issues that impact the health of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Learners will understand the connection between the historical and current government practices and policies towards First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and the related impacts on their social determinants of health, access to health services and intergenerational health outcomes.

Learners will, through a process of self-reflection, identify, acknowledge and analyze their own cultural values or considered emotional responses to the many diverse histories, cultures, world views, values, and contemporary events relating to First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis people.

Four Directions  Aboriginal Student Centre - Laura Maracle

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Suggested readings

What you need to know about human rights, fairness & equity in the workplace

The ability to participate fully and equitably in places of work is considered fundamental to human dignity. Several pieces of Canadian legislation protect workers from various forms of unfair treatment, harassment and discrimination and place obligations on employers to make workplaces safe, inclusive and accessible. It is important, regardless of one’s role, to be aware of our rights and responsibilities in relation to current legislation.

In this interactive session, participants will learn about the rights responsibilities of both employees and employers in Canada as set out in documents such as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (including Bill 168), and Employment Standard Act.

HRO & HR -

Stephanie Simpson & Shannon Hill

Understanding Student learning

Students learn in different ways and at different levels.  This session navigates through the diverse approaches to learning, learning styles and taxonomies of learning.  These are important concepts to understand when we think about how learning works and the role we play as instructors.

CTL -

Andy Leger

Working in a diverse workforce

This workshop will assist you to in developing strategies to successfully work in today’s diverse work environment. We will define diversity as it applies to the workplace, discuss the importance of increasing our self-awareness, explore different cultural work styles, cross-cultural communication, and interacting with persons with disabilities

Human Rights, Queen's & You

Part of the "Diversity to Inclusion in the Workplace: Human Resources Certificate Program.

The term “human rights” can mean many different things to different people. Often when people think of “human rights”, faraway struggles for freedom from state persecution are the images that come to mind.  Yet, human rights are as much an issue for people here as they are for people around the globe.  What are our human rights?  Where do they come from?  How do they relate to our everyday lives and, more specifically, to the Queen’s workplace?   The objectives of this full-day interactive session are:

• To trace the origins of our contemporary human rights system,
• To explore what Queen’s policies say about human rights in the workplace,
• To review basic principles of workplace fairness and respect that that have developed through the application of human rights law
• To generate and share approaches to addressing human rights issues in the workplace.

Video clips and reality-based scenarios will be used to illustrate important human rights concepts and spark discussion around best practices for resolving complex and sensitive issues.

HR/HRO/Equity Office

Irene Bujara & Stephanie Simpson

Employment Equity: Beyond Compliance

Part of the "Diversity to Inclusion in the Workplace: Human Resources Certificate Program.

The purpose of this introductory workshop is to create awareness of employment equity legislation and the requirements and practical application of the Employment Equity Act and Federal Contractor’s Program. The objectives of the workshop are to:

• Increase participants’ understanding of the Employment Equity legislation, its purpose and benefits to all employees, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the parties in applying the Act;
• Identify and challenge some of the myths associated with employment equity;
• Develop ways to work together to bring about an improved climate for employment equity initiatives at Queen’s University;
• Share practical work tools that will guide related practices in the workplace.

Key principles, concepts and the impact of building equitable, inclusive workplaces will be explored through group discussions and participant centered activities. In addition, strategies around best practice approaches for creating an inclusive workplace for members of equity seeking groups, as well as methods for measuring the success of inclusion strategies in applying this legislation will be shared.

HR/HRO/Equity Office

Irene Bujuara & Stephanie Simpson

Expanding the Circle: Including Aboriginal Cultures in the Workplace

Part of the "Diversity to Inclusion in the Workplace: Human Resources Certificate Program.

This workshop will provide you with the information and strategies you need to build effective and positive relationships in the workplace. The workshop’s focus is to create understanding, awareness, and knowledge of Aboriginal peoples that will allow you to enhance the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people within our community. It will highlight the benefits of workforce diversity and inclusion of Aboriginal-centric approaches in the workplace. The workshop will include information such as: terminology, stereotypes, populations, statistics, history and rights, cultural approaches, and social and workplace realities.

Learning Outcomes:

• An understanding of the obstacles Aboriginal/Indigenous persons face in retaining culture
• Tools to begin working with/thinking about Aboriginal/Indigenous individuals and communities and the issues they face

Key principles, concepts, and the positive impact of fostering inclusive workplaces will be explored through a simulation exercise, group discussions, and case studies. In addition, strategies around best practice approaches for creating an inclusive workplace for Aboriginal/Indigenous persons, as well as methods for measuring the success of inclusive strategies will be shared.

HR/HRO/Equity Office

Laura Maracle & Bob Lovelace

Mental Health Helping Skills

This session provides basic information about mental health and the incidence of mental health problems and distress among students.  It will show how to recognize behaviours of concern and how to respond, with a particular emphasis on assisting students in crisis.  Participants will learn about available resources – on-campus and in the community and how to access these quickly for information, consultation or to access service for students

HCDS - Mike Condra

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Students in distress (381KB)

Looking after your mental health as a grad student

This session will provide information about mental health self-care for graduate students.  The life of a graduate student can be exciting, challenging and stimulating.  It can also be strenuous and very demanding, with multiple responsibilities and timelines that can be intimidating.  This workshop will provide information about strategies which will assist in managing the life of a graduate student and maintaining good mental health, a sense of balance and a positive outlook.  Participants will begin to develop a personal “mental health self-care plan” in the workshop and will be encouraged to continue work on this on their own.

HCDS - Mike Condra

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Gaining Work Experience in the Community through Volunteering & Civic Engagement - Spotlight on graduate outreach programs and how to get involved.

This workshop provides information about how to develop professional skills while a graduate student through volunteer work.  Learning to bridge your academic world with the larger world through volunteering can provide invaluable work experience, provide opportunities to practise professional skills, and enable you to communicate with diverse audiences.  How to locate and pursue opportunities for civic engagement locally and globally will be addressed.

SGS & grad students

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