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CONCORDIAUNIVERSITYSDGsPRELIMINARY REPORT2020
MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOSTEarlier this fall, Concordia made a commitment to join the Decade of Action aroundthe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 UN SDGs providethe world with a game plan for pursuing widely shared prosperity while protectingthe planet. Concordia is signing up for the effort to realize the goals and to collectivelyrespond to the immense global challenges we face around climate change, inequality,resource depletion and, of course, public health.As you’ll read in this report, our community is already doing a great deal to advance theSDGs. The Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking validates this fact, placingConcordia among the top 20 universities in the world for activities related to two SDGareas, and in the top 25 per cent of participating universities overall. Still, there’s muchmore that we can do.This report will help us chart our way forward by documenting a broad range ofSDG-related teaching, research, engagement, innovation and operational activities adiverse array of students, faculty and staff are undertaking. We will broaden and deepenour understanding of SDG activity at Concordia through a Voluntary University Review(VUR) process, borrowing from self-assessment models used by countries and cities.The VUR process will begin in early 2021 and will culminate in a second edition of thisreport next fall.As Concordia President Graham Carr stated in the announcement of the university’sSDG commitment, the Global Goals help us to orient our long-term vision as a nextgeneration university, and spur us to collective action to secure a sustainable future. Wewelcome the challenge of trying to live up to the ideals they set for us.ANNE WHITELAWInterim Provost and Vice-President, AcademicDecember 2020
INTRODUCTIONThis is a first report on Concordia’s activities related to the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs).Produced by the Office of the Provost, the report documents the efforts of studentsand student groups, faculty and research centres, professional staff and other membersof the Concordia community that are connected to and aligned with the SDGs.Descriptions of the documented activities were either copied or summarized fromwebsites or other publicly available information sources.Concordia’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, provided thebibliometric information included in this report. Publication counts are derived fromkeyword-based Scopus queries compiled by Elsevier for the Times Higher EducationUniversity Impact Ranking. These SDG-specific queries were applied to Concordiapublications from 2015 to 2019.Other data and statistics were provided by the Office of Institutional Planning andAnalysis, the Vice-President, Services and Sustainability, the Office of Sustainability, theOffice of the Vice-Provost, Innovation in Teaching and Learning, and others. Universitycommunications advisors also contributed information to this report.REPORT DESIGNEach of the 17 SDGs has its own section in the report, with relevant activities groupedunder its most relevant SDG. Each activity is tagged with one or more of the followingicons to signal its primary nistration and OperationsFeedback, suggestions, correction requests and questions should be sent to Jason Ens,executive director of strategic initiatives, at jason.ens@concordia.ca.
SDG 1: NO POVERTYEND POVERTY IN ALL ITSFORMS EVERYWHEREVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FORSTUDENTS TO HELP FIGHT POVERTYThe LIVE (Leadership, Initiative, Volunteer Engagement)CONCORDIA LONGITUDINALRISK PROJECTCentre is Concordia’s on-campus volunteer resource centre.Led by professors Dale Stack and Lisa Serbin, the Concordiarange of anti-poverty initiatives in Montreal.Longitudinal Risk Project is a 30-year longitudinal study onThrough group volunteering events and Community Compassinner-city children from disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Basedprogramming, about 125 students participated in groupat the Infant and Child Studies Laboratory, this study measuresvolunteering events from January 2019 to October 2020.aggression and social withdrawal in high-risk children. AmongThey helped such organizations as the Welcome Hall Mission,other findings, the researchers have learned that being raisedSantropol Roulant, Share the Warmth and Resilience Montreal,in impoverished urban neighbourhoods more than doubles theas well as the “Brown Bag Lunch” outreach in collaborationaverage person’s chances of developing a psychosis-spectrumwith Concordia’s Multi-Faith and Spirituality Centre, wheredisorder by middle adulthood. This research is ongoing.students prepare meals to hand out to people living on theThe LIVE Centre connects students with opportunities at astreets around the university campuses.4
NEED-BASED STUDENT AID ANDWORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIESREDUCING TEXTBOOK COSTS THROUGHOPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESConcordia is ranked among the top universities in Quebec forThe university offers a Concordia-specific resource guide forpercentage of overall budget dedicated to student support.open educational resources (OER) to all faculty. The OERConcordia administers its own awards, some of which areby Discipline Resource Guide was developed as part of thedonor-funded, and directs students to external opportunities asOpen Educational Resources project, now entering its secondwell. Financial need weighs heavily in the allocation of availableyear. It is primarily a curated list of open textbooks organizedscholarships, bursaries and student awards.by Concordia’s faculties and departments. It also includesThe work-study program further assists students by fundingpart-time jobs on campus for students in financial need. Eligiblestudents may work up to 20 hours per week to a maximumof 200 hours per term in administrative, research or technicalpositions. Jobs are subsidized by the Quebec Ministère deother open resources, such as videos. Given the COVID-19pandemic, access to open textbooks is more important thanever for students who may not have the financial means to buyexpensive print textbooks.l’Éducation et Enseignement supérieure and Concordia.FUNDRAISING TO COMBAT POVERTY INGREATER MONTREALASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT PARENTSConcordia holds an annual fundraising campaign in supportBeing a student and a parent can put significant stress onpersonal finances. To assist student-parents, Concordia hasdeveloped the financial matters for student parents websitewhich provides a list of available benefits, allowances andprograms for student parents to help them maintain financialstability while pursuing studies.of Centraide of Greater Montreal. In 2020, the universitycommunity contributed more than 204,000 to the ConcordiaCentraide Campaign. Centraide helps over 500,000Montrealers by distributing funds to more than 350 agenciesaround the city. Given the current challenges caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic, the success of the 2020 campaign couldn’thave come at a better time.The university community contributed 204,000 to the 2020 Concordia Centraide Campaign
SDG 2 ZERO HUNGEREND HUNGER, ACHIEVE FOODSECURITY AND IMPROVEDNUTRITION AND PROMOTESUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURESTRATEGIC PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE FOODSYSTEMS AT CONCORDIAAs part of the Sustainability Action Plan, the Sustainable FoodSystems Plan specifies the following 20-year vision: Become recognized as a leader in sustainable food sourcing Enhance the capacity to grow and transform food on campusand maximize learning opportunities Provide healthy and affordable food options in every mainuniversity building where there are teaching activitiesThe plan includes targets and strategies for the next five years,including efforts around food waste and food security thatSTUDENT-LED FOOD INITIATIVESStudent food groups on campus are active advocates andpractitioners of sustainable food choices. Together, their effortsresult in increased access to fresh, healthy, local and seasonalfood as well as promotion and education around agriculturalpractices that are ecologically sound, economically viable andsocially responsible.The following initiatives contribute to sustainable food systemsat Concordia: Campus Potager People’s Potato City Farm School Le Frigo Vert The Concordia Farmers’ Market The Hive Café Solidarity Cooperativeaim to increase access to emergency food resources for theAFFORDABLE FOOD ON CAMPUScommunity and to develop a Concordia-wide system for foodThere are several affordable food initiatives for students atleftovers donation. The plan also aims to increase the sale ofConcordia, providing free food vouchers and free or discountedcampus and community-grown food through farmers markets.meals. Concordia’s Food Services provides emergency mealCONCORDIA FOOD COALITIONvouchers, in collaboration with various students services offices.The Hive Loyola Free Lunch, organized by the ConcordiaThe Concordia Food Coalition (CFC) is concerned about theStudents Union in conjunction with The Hive Café Co-op,economic, ecological and social implications of the food systemis a free-food option for all Concordia students aimed atat Concordia. The CFC brings together students, faculty andfostering community and creating a safe space for people tostaff to promote and facilitate a transition to a more sustainablelearn cooking skills. During the COVID-19 crisis, the Concordiafood system at the university. The CFC supports workingFarmers’ Market has been preparing free emergency foodgroups focused on using unused space on Concordia’s campusesbaskets for those in need among Concordia students and thefor vegetable gardens, building affordable hydroponic systems,wider community. And the People’s Potato provides over 500and making urban habitats friendlier to pollinators.healthy vegan meals for free or voluntary donation, and it alsoprepares free food parcels twice monthly for pickup for foodinsecure community members.6
THE FOOD STUDIES RESEARCH GROUPCONCORDIA GREENHOUSEConcordia Food Studies is a research group dedicated toThe Concordia Greenhouse is a collectively run, consensus-the research and exchange of ideas on food-related subjects.based, non-profit organization. It uses the Henry H.Food studies brings together faculty and students from a rangeHall Building rooftop greenhouse as an all-organic spaceof disciplines, helping to build understanding of the role ofgeared towards community, education and sustainablefood in culture and identity, the impact of spaces like kitchenshorticulture. The organization aspires to strengthen theand restaurants on eating habits, and the operation of foodurban agriculture movement at Concordia and in Montrealproduction systems. More than a dozen faculty members andby growing local produce using ecological practices, providinggraduate students offer food study courses at Concordia.experiential learning opportunities through volunteering,STUDENT EMERGENCY AND FOOD FUNDinternships and jobs, and networking with other like-mindedindividuals and organizations. The greenhouse operatesyear-round, hosting workshops, projects and events thatTo address food emergencies caused by COVID-19, Concordiaraise awareness around food issues and alternatives tohas set up a 700,000 COVID-19 Emergency Student Reliefmainstream consumerism.Fund to support students in need. To date, the fund hasprovided financial assistance to close to 400 students.CITY FARM SCHOOLSUSTAINABLE FOOD SERVICESThe City Farm School is a Concordia Greenhouse initiative toConcordia Food Services aims to support sustainable eating byIsland of Montreal. Its aim is to promote a cultural shift towards Sourcing ingredients from local, fair trade and environmentallymore resilient communities able to meet the challenges posedresponsible producers Serving healthy and diverse foods, including plenty of plantbased options Operating zero-waste and tray-less residential dining halls Focusing on reducing food waste through better ordering andmenu planning Following sustainable cleaning practicesdevelop partnerships and expertise in urban agriculture on theby climate change by focusing on local food autonomy.MIND.HEART.MOUTH.Mind.Heart.Mouth. is a community garden that runsworkshops on sustainable practices such as growing yourown food, with financial support from the SustainabilityAction Fund. Using garden-based pedagogy and drawing onconsumer-experience theories, Mind.Heart.Mouth. is designedto increase awareness and greater connections with thenatural environment.4 student-run initiatives grow produce:Concordia Greenhouse, Campus Potager, City Farm, Mind.Hearth.Mouth
B/OLD: Aging in our city, held in 2019, examined theexperiences of aging in Montreal from a multidisciplinary,multisectoral and intergenerational perspective. It openedthe university’s doors widely to community activists, students,policymakers, the media and, most importantly, older adultsthemselves, inviting all participants to “be bold” and toSDG 3 GOODHEALTH ANDWELL-BEINGENSURE HEALTHY LIVES ANDPROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALLAT ALL AGESembrace “old.”In 2020, engAGE launched its Creative Living Lab at theCavendish Mall in the Montreal-area municipality of Côte-SaintLuc. Its aim is to combat social isolation among older adults andbuild inclusive communities across generations and cultures.PERFORM CENTRE FOR PREVENTIVEHEALTHLed by scientific director Habib Benali, the PERFORM Centreprovides an integrated and comprehensive environment topromote healthier lives through changes in behaviour andlifestyle. Through research, education and prevention programs,CONCORDIA HEALTH INITIATIVEThe Health Initiative at Concordia supports faculty membersas they work at the intersections of disciplines to collectivelyfocus on a range of health-related approaches across thelifespan, with the involvement of community members andgroups, policy-makers and other stakeholders. The HealthInitiative involves a full gamut of researchers from fromengineering, social sciences, arts and humanities.ACT (AGING COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY)Under the direction of Professor Kim Sawchuk, ACT (aging communication technology) is a research project thataddresses the transformation of the experiences of aging withthe proliferation of new forms of mediated communicationsin networked societies. ACT aims to create intergenerationalconnections, rethink new media from the perspective of oldage and confront “digital ageism.”RESEARCH AND COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT ON AGINGUnder the direction of Professor Shannon Hebblethwaite,the engAge Centre for Research on Aging aspires to changehow we think about aging. Through innovative, collaborativeand interdisciplinary exploration, engAge researchers workwith older people and their communities to address challenges8and facilitate opportunities in all realms of life: social, physical,cognitive, emotional and political.PERFORM advances our understanding how best to manageinjury and chronic disease, and to improve quality of life.The centre’s community engagement team has developedspecialized programs designed specifically around cohort groupsin support of ongoing research activities.ARTS IN HEALTH RESEARCH COLLECTIVEThe Arts in Health Research Collective (AHRC) is a groupof creative arts therapies researchers working together toenhance understanding of the role of the arts in health andwellness. They work in close collaboration with visionarycommunity and university partners. AHRC members use a fullarray of arts media — music, drama, visual arts, and dance/movement therapy — to address health and wellness, movingbeyond the physical and preventative to encompass a broadfocus on helping individuals and communities reach their fullpotential for living well.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TOHEALTH AND WELL-BEINGConcordia faculty offer students a connected andtransformative educational experience in health-relateddisciplines, including programs in the following areas: Applied Human SciencesStudents can also access a variety of wellness events inpartnership with community organizations and Concordiaprograms, such as Art Hives, Yoga Club, Blue Ribbon TherapyDogs and Vent Over Tea.Concordia offers a variety of other mental health services forstaff and students. Resources include: Creative Arts Therapies Empower me Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Concordia Health Services Health Research and Healthcare Management Program Counselling and psychological services Psychology Employee Assistance Program Biological and Biomedical Engineering Applied Psychology CentreStudents can also get involved with the numerous labs housedCU AT HOME FOR A HEALTHY VIRTUALCOMMUNITYacross both Concordia campuses that tackle today’s mostpressing health challenges.Developed in response to COVID-19, CU at Home is aIn addition, the Surgical Innovation Program is a unique year-health and wellness initiative focused on providing advice andlong class devoted to developing solutions to unmet needsresources specifically related to remote work and study. CUin the medical sector. Innovations are developed through anat Home features special programming by Alumni Relations,entrepreneurship competition, which pushes participants to4TH SPACE, the Student Success Centre, the Leonard anddesign and market new medical technologies.Bina Ellen Art Gallery, the John Molson Executive Centreand more.LIFE SCIENCES ENTREPRENEURSHIPDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSMOKE-FREE CAMPUSThe Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Development ProgramConcordia provides a smoke-free environment to itsis an immersive and experiential training program created bycommunity. In 2018, in conjunction with expanding no-smokingan unprecedented collaboration between Montréal InVivo, thezones on campus, the university launched an awareness andlife sciences and health technology research cluster, the Facultyeducational campaign focused on informing smokers about theof Pharmacy at Université de Montréal and Concordia’s Johnchanges to university policy and advising them about smokingMolson Executive Centre.cessation services available on campus. Additional policyCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESSSUPPORTSupdates were made as of January 1, 2020, to regulate vaping andthe use of cannabis.Concordia’s Health Services take a holistic approach toproviding health and wellness services to the universitycommunity. The services bring together mental, physical andsocial health, informed by innovative research and preventivehealth principles. Students, faculty and staff can access medicalcare, mental-health support, healthy lifestyle education andcommunity support services.Concordia students can connect with wellness support servicesat Zen Den locations on both of its campuses. At these ZenDens, students can meet with health and wellness professionals,including counsellors, health promotion specialists and advisorsfrom the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities.12 communityprogramsand over 50 fitness classes at the PERFORM Centre
SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATIONENSURE INCLUSIVE ANDEQUITABLE QUALITY EDUCATIONAND PROMOTE LIFELONGLEARNING OPPORTUNITIESFOR ALLCENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF LEARNINGAND PERFORMANCE Project SOMEONE, which provides multimedia materials,training curricula and programs to combat online hateand build resilience against radicalization that leads toviolent extremism Spaceteam ESL (English-as-a-second-language), a multiplayerEnglish-language learning game in which teams of players worktogether and communicate in order to surviveIn 2017, the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performanceearned the UNESCO King Sejong Literary Prize for creatingUnder the directorship of Professor Vivek Venkatesh, theand implementing the Learning Toolkit in Kenya.Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP)is a multi-institutional provincial research centre of excellence.EDUCATION MAKERSThe basic research question CSLP members are addressing is:Led by Professor Ann-Louise Davidson, Education Makers isHow can we enhance the learning and performance of complexan initiative that develops learning communities around makercognitive skills in learners of all ages? CSLP researchers haveculture with schools, community organizations, colleges anddeveloped an array of tools and resources available to theuniversities. Maker culture embodies do-it-yourself tinkeringeducational community at no charge. These tools include:using tiny, affordable, open-source computers, electronics and ePEARL, an electronic portfolio for adult learners that developsrecycled items to engage learners in self-directed experientialself-regulated learning skills, which provides an excellent tool forlearning. The aim is to encourage risk-tolerant, persistenteducators using project- and inquiry-based strategiesproblem-solving in interdependent communities tackling The Learning Toolkit , a suite of tools that support thedevelopment of literacy, inquiry and cross-curricularcompetencies by providing just-in-time multimedia and10scaffolded feedback.complex, socially relevant problems.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TOQUALITY EDUCATIONConcordia offers a range of programs to trainprofessional educators: Bachelor’s programs in Early Childhood and ElementaryEducation, Art Education, Child Studies and Teaching Englishwhich provides women the tools and entrepreneurship skillsrequired to start their own businesses; and a certificateprogram that offers accreditation for Indigenous youth workers,in partnership with the Cree Board of Health and SocialServices of James Bay and Boscoville, a non-profit organizationthat implements prevention and intervention strategies forQuebec youth.as a Second Language Master’s degrees in Educational Studies, EducationalTechnology and Art Education Graduate Diplomas in Adult Education, InstructionalTechnology and Play Therapy Graduate Certificate in Didactique et linguistique pourWORKSHOPS ON SOCIALSCIENCE RESEARCHLed by Professor Mebs Kanji, Workshops on Social ScienceResearch provide short, intensive learning experiences andnetworking opportunities that allow participants to developl’enseignement du français langue seconde (Teaching Frenchcritical thinking skills, make new contacts and succeed as futureas a Second Language)decision-makers. Workshops are open to everyone, fromIn addition, Concordia offers a Graduate Certificate instudents to members of the public.University Teaching, which graduate students can take toprepare them to develop and deliver a university course in theirUNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS CAFÉarea of specialization.The University of the Streets Café program, run byINNOVATION IN POSTSECONDARYTEACHING AND LEARNINGConcordia’s Office of Community Engagement, organizesbilingual, public conversations in cafés and community spacesacross Montreal. These participatory events seek to reinventThe Lab for Innovation in Teaching and Learning is a dedicatedthe idea of the “university” by creating spaces for lifelongspace for prototyping next-generation learning experiences.learning, critical thinking and community engagement inIn its focus on pedagogical testing and experimentation, thelocal neighbourhoods.innovation lab develops ways to respond to disruptive changesin economies and job markets, learner needs and expectations,YOUTH EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGSand pedagogical practices and technologies.Let’s Talk Science connects with youth through classroomIn addition, Concordia actively participates in SALTISEor community group visits. Let’s Talk Science volunteers(Supporting Active Learning and Technological Innovation inincorporate hands-on/minds-on science, technology,Studies of Education) and S4 (Systems, Supporting, Studentengineering and math (STEM) learning activities into classroomSuccess), which are learning-community services that bringor community programs or events.together instructors and professional development staff fromYouth Fusion, which was founded with Concordia support byEnglish and French educational institutions within the Greatera university graduate, aims to lower school dropout rates byMontreal area as well as other regions of Quebec. SALTISEinvolving at-risk youth in innovative and meaningful educationaland S4 aim to encourage implementation of evidence-basedprojects that contribute to their learning, qualifications andpedagogy involving instructional innovations and leveragingsocial integration.educational technology to promote improved learning.ACCESSIBLE, RELEVANT FORMS OFCONTINUING EDUCATIONConcordia Continuing Education (CCE) features a varietyThe university’s a broad range of summer camp offerings helpbolster young people’s understanding of science, technologyand engineering, develop their creativity through the arts orimprove athletic and teamwork abilities.of professionally oriented programs, courses and workshopsSTEAMPunks is aimed at students from grades nine to 11, withtaught by industry professionals. CCE is also involved withan emphasis on linking arts to STEM subjects. STEAM stands forseveral community-based projects, including the Let’s StartScience, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Creativity andUp Program, in partnership with the Lisa Watier Foundation,social entrepreneurship are key underpinnings of the camp.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT VIA 4TH SPACEHIGH-QUALITY ONLINE LEARNINGKnowledgeOne is an educational services company that4THSPACE is a dynamic public venue for learning and discovery.The innovative space, launched in 2018, activates research tofacilitate learning. 4TH12SPACE programming includes experientialspecializes in training programs development, production,hosting and operational support. KnowledgeOne built theeConcordia platform for Concordia, now enrolling overlearning activities like interactive installations, research-32,000 students per year. In addition, KnowledgeOne hascreation experiences, workshops, hack-a-thons and publicprovided online learning services to over 350,000 clients andtalks. 4TH SPACE also facilitates learning by hosting residencies,has developed more than 165 courses, websites and portals forperformances and film screenings.institutions and professional organizations.10,000 internationalstudentsenrolled at Concordia
SDG 5 GENDER EQUALITYACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITYAND EMPOWER ALL WOMENAND GIRLSSIMONE DE BEAUVOIR INSTITUTECRITICAL FEMINIST ACTIVISMAND RESEARCHUnder the leadership of Professor Kimberley Manning, theC-FAR (Critical Feminist Activism and Research) project outof Concordia’s Simone de Beauvoir Institute is a community-Established in 1978 as a site for action and the productionbuilding, research and training initiative emerging from anof knowledge about women’s lives, the Simone de Beauvoirintersectional feminist framework anchored in anti-racistInstitute offers the oldest Women’s Studies program in Canadaand anti-oppressive approaches to equity, inclusion andand is recognized as one of the most innovative places inrepresentation on campus and across communities. C-FARQuebec and Canada to study feminisms and develop initiativeshas sponsored a range of projects focused on creating athat promote equality and social justice for all.feminist university.The institute currently offers various undergraduate andCENTRE FOR GENDER ADVOCACYgraduate programs in Women’s Studies for students whoare passionate about feminism and who would like to devotethemselves to studying its history, theory and political action.There is also a BA major and minor offered in InterdisciplinaryStudies in Sexuality.The Centre for Gender Advocacy is an independent,student-funded organization promoting gender equality andempowerment, particularly as these relate to marginalizedcommunities. Staff and volunteers fulfill this mandate by offeringsupport services and resources and by raising awarenessthrough campaigns and advocacy.
GENDER EQUALITY INSTUDENT ADMISSIONSCONCORDIA ALUMNI WOMEN ANDLEADERSHIP PROGRAMConcordia collects data on women’s application, acceptance andThe Concordia Alumni Women and Leadership programcompletion rates, makes these data available in departmentalprovides opportunities for Concordia women to connectreports and inform Concordia’s Board of Governors onand share relevant leadership insights and experience. Theenrolments by gender. The Gina Cody School of Engineeringprogram brings together the next generation of alumnae withand Computer Science has targeted initiatives to addressambassadors, role models, mentors and sponsors who haveimbalances in women’s participation in STEM disciplines.come before them. The program plays an important role inTRY CONCORDIA INITIATIVEwomen in the greater Concordia community. Speed MentoringCreated by Professor Tanja Tajmel, Try Concordia is a freereceptions offer students a chance to connect with recentmentorship program for women interested in STEM studiesgraduates and current students, build their network andafter CEGEP. This 14-week program is designed for younglearn from accomplished professionals working in a varietywomen interested in STEM; seeking insight into university life;of industries.looking for tips from experienced students; or keen to checkout study options before deciding on a university. Through TryConcordia, university students introduce their CEGEP protégésto STEM studies at Concordia.14engaging university leadership in supporting and advancing
WOMEN IN ENGINEERINGWomen in Engineering (WIE) is a Concordia studentPROMOTING WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INBUSINESSassociation that aims to provide female engineering andConcordia’s John Molson School of Business was among thecomputer science students with support and encouragement48 organizations — and the first business school — to earnalong their educational path. WIE events, in particular thea Parity Certification from Women in Governance (Laoutreach programs, encourage young women to exploreGouvernance au Féminin). The not-for-profit organizationengineering as a career option while engaging in mentorshipsupports wo
Earlier this fall, Concordia made a commitment to join the Decade of Action around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 UN SDGs provide the world with a game plan for pursuing widely shared prosperity while protecting the planet. Concordia is signing up for the effort to realize the goals and to collectively
