Student Diversity & Inclusion

The Student Diversity & Inclusion Office fosters awareness of the value that diversity and inclusion bring to the ongoing development of JAC students through resources, training, and events centered on respect, curiosity, empathy, and well-being.

In addition, a key component of its role is to support the development of transversal competencies that strengthen learning, communication, collaboration, and relationships across academic, personal, professional, and community contexts.  These competencies also contribute to students’ sense of belonging and engagement.

We engage and collaborate with students in the implementation of activities, resources, and college wide events. We guide and mentor students through both structured training and student-led awareness initiatives.

Collaborating with the Student Diversity & Inclusion Office is one way students may become eligible for the Student Involvement Recognition (S.I.R.) program, noted on the students’ college transcript. For more info, see http://johnabbott.qc.ca/student-life/student-involvement-recognition-sir-program/

We also engage with students through co-curriculum workshops provided within classes and programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Awareness of diversity dimensions and intersectionality
• Understanding and engaging respectfully re gender and sexual diversity
• Awareness of neurodiversity, executive functioning differences, and non‑evident disabilities
• Awareness of diversity in personalities, thinking, working, and communication styles
• Creating positive inclusive climates for self and others
• Increasing a sense of belonging for self and others.
• Understanding and practicing allyship
• Recognizing and addressing bullying, discrimination, and microaggressions

Interpersonal Skills

• Understanding and practicing perspective‑taking and cultural competence
• Developing intercultural and interpersonal communication skills related to navigating difference
• Developing inclusive communication and social skills related to reducing harm and increasing belonging
• Engaging in inclusive leadership and collaboration in diverse contexts

Intrapersonal Skills

• Developing emotional intelligence
• Identifying habits, thinking patterns, and cognitive biases
• Applying a growth mindset, effective effort, and flexible thinking
• Demonstrating adaptability and resilience in different contexts and over time

• Herzberg Building, Main Floor, H-139.
• Online internally: Student Diversity & Inclusion Office Community Page on My JAC Portal and the College News
• Email StudentDiversityAndInclusionOffice@johnabbott.qc.ca