FACULTY OF EDUCATION
OPTIONAL EQUITY CONSIDERATION FORM
The Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, reaffirms its principle and policy of fairness and
equity for individuals who are qualified for the teaching profession and reflect the ethno-cultural
and social diversity of the population of students in Ontario’s schools. In pursuit of this principle
and policy, we seek to identify candidates with backgrounds and perspectives that will diversify
and enrich the teaching and learning community. Applications are encouraged from individuals
from groups that are traditionally under-represented in the teaching profession. If you believe you
belong to one of these groups, please complete this form.
1. Statements must be prepared in your own words without professional assistance.
2. Use only the space allocated on this Form. Any additional pages will be removed before the
application is read.
3. Statements submitted that have not been signed by you will not be read.
4. Ensure that your completed form is received in the Office of the Registrar, University of
Windsor, by 4:15 p.m. E.S.T., December 1, 2021. Faxed copies are not acceptable.
Office of the Registrar, University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSONAL STATEMENTS
In the space provided below, submit a personal statement in which you identify the
specific aspects from the "Guidelines" above for which you are seeking equitable
consideration. State how your educational experiences and background and/or the advantages
and disadvantages you experienced will make you an excellent candidate for our program.
Your personal statement should, in addition, speak to important teacher selection
criteria such as leadership, determination, motivation, maturity, coping ability, and
communication skills. Above all, the personal statement should reflect a realistic self-
appraisal. An interview may be held to make a final decision.
GUIDELINES
