We are pleased to launch our new e-course, "Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism." The course is uniquely GBC — it is different than previous anti-racism learning opportunities as it was made by us for us.
Our entire college community is encouraged to take the time to complete the course. For employees, the training will be assigned, and students can access it on Brightspace. Through this course, we hope to make space for ongoing discussion, enable good faith questions, and engage in conversations about the content.
All members of the College community are strongly encouraged to complete this course.
All students and employees will be automatically enrolled in “Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism” on Brightspace. Staff and faculty can access the course online through Cornerstone.
Why did we develop this e-course?
Anti-Racism learning and development are forms of institutional practices that support the integration of race-conscious principles and values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Cultivating these values throughout the GBC community is necessary if we are to address racial and social inequities and ensure that all members of our community are meaningfully included and can succeed without barriers related to the ways in which they have been racialized.
The Anti-Racism e-course is the next step in our learning journey and provides another vehicle to enable more race-conscious (traditional and non-traditional) dialogue and self-reflection within and among teams.
Tell me more!
This is a self-directed 90+ minute, 3-module course that provides you with an introduction to the ideas, language, concepts, and discourses related to race, racism, and anti-racism.
The course is uniquely GBC - this is different than previous anti-racism learning opportunities as it was made by us for us. Therefore, all members of the college community, from employees to students, are encouraged to complete the course.
Employees can access the course through Cornerstone and students can login via Brightspace.
FAQs
- How long does the e-course take to complete?
The e-course takes between 90 minutes and three hours to complete. There are three modules to the course, so you can take it at your own pace.
- When should I complete the e-course?
We encourage students to complete the e-course before their term begins. At GBC we are committed to embedding Anti-Racism practices in our learning and working environments. Thus, new students are expected to understand and learn about GBC’s anti-racism values. Those enrolled in the course can revisit it any time through Brightspace or Cornerstone.
Staff and faculty are encouraged to complete the e-course within the first 90 days of employment. This course is a tangible tool to support your implementation of an anti-racist lens to your work.
- Why was I automatically registered in this e-course?
All students are enrolled in the Anti-Racism e-course on Brightspace. All onboarding staff are also enrolled via Cornerstone. Staff are to complete the e-course within first 90 days of employment.
The e-course will help you understand what anti-racism means for George Brown College.
George Brown College is engaged in ongoing work towards anti-racism and racial equity. The Anti-Racism e-course is part of our learning journey.
Anti-Racism learning and development are forms of institutional practices that support the integration of race-conscious principles and EDII values. Cultivating these values throughout the GBC community is necessary if we are to address racial inequities and ensure that all members of our community are meaningfully included and can succeed without barriers related to the ways in which they have been racialized.
- How can I access this course?
If you are a student, the e-course will be on your Brightspace home page under the tab “Communities & Organizations”. Current employees will be assigned the training and can access the employee version in their Cornerstone transcript.
If you are seeking to enroll a group of students in the anti-racism e-course, please contact Ana Mateus at Ana.Mateus@georgebrown.ca
- Can I unenroll from this course?
We encourage all students to complete the e-course to help improve your understanding of anti-racism in the George Brown College context. You can unenroll from the e-course by emailing OAREHRS for the removal form.
- What else is George Brown College doing to address racism?
As part of our strategic plan and as a signatory to the Scarborough Charter, GBC is committed to our anti-racism action plan. You can explore the plan here and our 2023 updates here.
Stay up to date on OAREHRS initiatives through our monthly email newsletter and follow OAREHRS on Instagram.
- Where can I learn more about anti-racism?
The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Services has compiled numerous resources to support your learning about anti-racism. You can access them on our microsite.
OAREHRS also offers training and educational opportunities throughout the year. Visit our Education page to find out more. You can request education through this form.
