Mandate:

• Identify and anticipate issues affecting equity-seeking communities

(including but not limited to Aboriginal peoples, members of racialized communities, newcomers and refugees, members of  diverse faith communities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ-identified individuals, and women) both within the University and relevant to those seeking access to the University, and advise the Presidenton such issues;

• Provide a forum for discussion, reflection and learning on issues of inclusion, equity and community-building and, in keeping with the spirit of the University, create spaces for  respectful debate on important social issues;
• Provide advice to the Presidenton the planning and development of policies and programs related to “building an inclusive community with a shared purpose” (the third strategic goal of Refining Directions), both within the University and the broader McMaster community; 
• Meet with the President at least once a year to discuss PACBIC’s work and progress;
• Provide reports  and make recommendations for action to the President, the University Planning Committee (UPC) and other relevant University bodies in order to channel advice through the University structure and thus sustain a University culture that advances equity and inclusion;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of recommendations;
• Communicate implementation plans and progress reports to the university community.
  

Please check back here in July for the 2012-13 meeting schedule or email pacbic@mcmaster.ca to be added to the email notification.