The University of Windsor is having discussions with members of the Jewish community who have expressed concerns over agreements reached with student groups on campus.
Last week, university administration reached two separate agreements with the University of Windsor Student Alliance and students involved in an encampment on campus in support of Palestine. Both of the agreements involved reviewing the university's investment practices and enhancing its anti-racism initiatives on campus.
The Windsor Jewish Federation voiced disappointment in the agreements.
"I am shocked and concerned about these agreements. Making such agreements further emboldens lawlessness on campus and will only serve to further marginalize Jewish students and discourage them from attending the University of Windsor," said Stephen Cheifetz, president of the Windsor Jewish Federation in a written statement.
In response, the university indicated they will begin formal conversations with the on-campus Jewish community.
"The University of Windsor is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming campus for everyone. We are committed to combatting all forms of identity-based violence and discrimination, including Antisemitism and Islamophobia. We support the Government of Canada’s long-standing goal of a two-state solution," read a statement from the university.
The university is also currently recruiting a Jewish Student Support Advisor.