Equity Officer (EO)

The Equity Officer (EO) provides support through consultation, facilitation and training, advisement, and the provision of care by selecting resources and avenues that best fit individuals and communities within the University. The EO acts as a resource and a leader in developing a respectful, equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

The Board of Governors of the University of King’s College approved the University Policy for Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in 2012. The Equity Officer is also responsible for administering the University’s Equity Policy available in the University’s Yellow Book and online at policies.ukings.ca. The Equity Officer, among other responsibilities, deals with complaints and reports of racial discrimination and harassment.

Students, faculty, and staff can contact the EO for support and resources without engaging in reporting. This is regardless of if you are directly or indirectly involved in submitting an informal or formal complaint. To contact the Equity Officer, please e-mail pethrona.russell@ukings.ca or contact them by phone at 902-422-1271, Extension 246.