The Carrick family
鈥淥ur family decided to support the creation of to address the long-overdue initiative of taking action on equity, diversity, and inclusion,鈥 says Sarah Carrick. 鈥淲e are privileged to have had several generations of our family graduate from Queen鈥檚 University. We wish equal opportunity for all persons seeking an education -- at Queen鈥檚 or any Canadian institution. The Queen鈥檚 leadership in this area will be an example for others to follow.
Our family has been blessed with the gift and ability to give financially. We are committed to improving the quality of life and the promotion of good governance by providing financial support to various endeavours, with a focus on short-term impact and/or long-term sustainable reform. We hope to witness historical change at Queen鈥檚 University, and that these changes will have a justifiable ripple effect on other institutions across Canada.
There are many barriers and colonial structures that need to be broken down for many students to even think of attending a health science program at university. We hope the recipients feel supported, included, and have a voice throughout their university experience. We hope that the funding will provide personal growth opportunities for future generations and facilitate engaged fulfilling lives."
The FHS EDI Fund is one of many initiatives that demonstrate Queen鈥檚 commitment to advancing our standing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which track how universities are progressing toward the . The FHS EDI Fund aligns with Queen鈥檚 goal to move more towards , which covers research on social inequalities, policies on discrimination, and recruiting staff and students from under-represented groups.
