91福利

Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental values at 91福利 (91福利). The 91福利 Student Diversity Self-ID survey supports these values by helping us to better understand the diversity of our student population. In turn, this helps us to develop programs and initiatives that help increase the representation of students from equity-deserving groups, as well as the success and inclusion of our students. 91福利 is committed to identifying and eliminating barriers. We encourage participation from all members of our student community. 

Self-Identification is completely voluntary. There is a 鈥淧refer not to answer/opt out鈥� option to every question. You may update or change any responses you provide at any time in MyServiceHub. 

Rules around information collection

Your personal information is collected under the authority of the  (PDF file) 91福利 Act, (formerly Ryerson University Act) and in accordance with the . Personal information is collected from this survey for the purposes set forth in this survey and the purposes outlined in the 91福利 Notice of Collection, including equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and related purposes.

Your information is not anonymous, but is kept confidential. 91福利 may contact you based on your response to the survey, including to provide you with information about 91福利 programs, initiatives, supports, services, events, opportunities and related purposes.  For example, to let you know about employers seeking graduates from underrepresented groups, to let you know about exam support or upcoming scholarship deadlines for students from equity-deserving groups. You can opt out of receiving these emails at any time, by notifying the sender.The University is required to disclose certain personal information to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (the 鈥淢inistry鈥�) under section 15 of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities Act, RSO 1999, Chapter M19, as amended.  For example, the University must report personal information such as Ontario Education Numbers, student characteristics, and educational outcomes to the Ministry. The Ministry collects this data for purposes such as planning, allocating and administering public funding to colleges, universities and other post-secondary educational and training institutions and to conduct research and analysis, including longitudinal studies, and statistical activities conducted by or on behalf of the ministry for purposes that relate to post-secondary education and training.

Information sharing with the Ministry of Education

The university is required to disclose certain personal information to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (the 鈥淢inistry鈥�) under section 15 of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities Act, RSO 1999, Chapter M19, as amended.  For example, the University must report personal information such as Ontario Education Numbers, student characteristics, and educational outcomes to the Ministry. The Ministry collects this data for purposes such as planning, allocating and administering public funding to colleges, universities and other post-secondary educational and training institutions and to conduct research and analysis, including longitudinal studies, and statistical activities conducted by or on behalf of the Ministry for purposes that relate to post-secondary education and training.

The Privacy Office has been consulted  to ensure your personal information is collected, used, stored, and destroyed in accordance with the University鈥檚 Privacy and Access to Information Policy.

Questions

If you have questions about data collection, use and disclosure of this information by the university, or you require the survey in an alternate format, please contact the Research, Planning and Assessment unit in the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion at diversitydata@torontomu.ca.