Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Our EDI Strategy

Lambton College believes that every person should have the opportunity to live a full, authentic life.

Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy will act as a road map for the College, providing direction on everything from our curricular and pedagogical practices to enhancing student supports, research infrastructure, leadership development, and organizational culture.

EDI Updates

As a community leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion, Lambton College has a significant responsibility to continue building on the important work we have done to create a college community in which everyone has the opportunity to live a full and authentic life.

We are committed to providing regular updates on our EDI strategy so we can measure our progress and ensure we are enacting meaningful change that impacts the lived experiences of our community members.

Fall 2025 Update

Strategic Pillars & Actions

There are seven strategic pillars that form the basis of Lambton College's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (pdf) - below are the highlighted pillars and actions taken:

Pillar 1

We will Indigenize and decolonize our spaces

Pillar 2

We will foster more inclusive, equitable, diverse, and accessible working and learning environments

Pillar 3

We will increase diversity of staff and faculty

Pillar 4

We will develop inclusive curriculum and support the ability of faculty to teach students from diverse backgrounds

Pillar 5

We will provide more responsive student programs and services

Pillar 6

We will ensure that community connections and partnerships meet the needs of our diverse college community

Pillar 7

We will strengthen research excellence through embedding Indigeneity, inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility considerations throughout the research process

EDI in Action

CICAN Award 2024

Lambton College’s strategic commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) has been celebrated with the top award amongst Canadian colleges. The College is honoured to have received the 2024 Gold Award of Excellence in EDI from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the organization that represents publicly supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in Canada and internationally.

Inclusivity Assessment

Lambton College conducted an assessment in 2021 with the help of Turner Consulting Group Inc. - a third-party consultant. The assessment considered:

A review of employment policies and practices
A review of student policies and practices
Consultations with students, staff, and faculty through focus groups and online surveys
One-on-one interviews with senior leaders, human resources staff, and union representatives
Consultations with stakeholders in the college community

The results of this assessment we compiled into a two-part report and formed the basis of our EDI Strategy.