Emcy Award Winner

University Award

The University of Regina is a modern, comprehensive University with a growing national reputation for excellence in teaching and research. As an institution that prepares its students to excel in the global community, the University of Regina also cultivates diversity through a number of initiatives and programs. Maintaining a representative workforce is a priority in the hiring practices with emphasis in the employment equity program and diversity program. The University recognizes that there is a need to identify discrimination that exists, take steps to eliminate it and crate an equitable and fair employment system for all employees by celebrating peoples' differences and viewing these differences as valuable and beneficial. From an academic perspective, the University of Regina has 101 international agreements in 24 countries for faculty and student exchange, research and collaborative programs. Their researchers are involved in joint research projects around the world. The University participates in various development projects such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) project in South America and a project through the Faculty of Education in Malawi. There are visiting scholars at the University every year from a variety of countries, particularly from China. International experiences are promoted for the students and every year many students participate in study tours to various countries. The English as a Second Language Program which provides English language training to individuals from many countries is well known. Among its many accomplishments, the University of Regina has also established the Aboriginal Student Centre.