Equality and Diversity

Equality and Diversity Committee

The role of the Equality and Diversity Committee is to advise Council on the strategic direction for and governance of equality and diversity matters for the University in relation to staff, students and other stakeholders. The Committee will report to the Strategy and Resources Committee, on behalf of Council and shall submit an annual report to Senate and to Council.

The Equality and Diversity Committee will be under-pinned by the Equality and Diversity Forum

Terms of Reference

a) to consider and advise on matters of strategy and policy for the promotion of equality and diversity across the University

b) to govern the implementation of the University's policies, schemes and practices for the promotion of equality

c) to require information in relation to, and monitor, matters of statutory compliance

d) to receive reports from the Staff and Student Equality and Diversity Forum

Composition

The composition of the forum will be as follows:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Chair)

One independent member of Council

One member of staff nominated by the trades unions

One student nominated by the students' union

PVC Education as a senior manager from the academic staff

One senior manager from the professional services nominated by the Registrar & Secretary

Director of Human Resources

In attendance: specialist advisers and other invited members from the University community, as required

Minutes

Equality and Diversity Committee Minutes July 2009

Equality and Diversity Committee Minutes February 2009

Equality and Diversity Committee Minutes October 2008

Equality and Diversity Committee Minutes June 2008

Equality and Diversity Committee Minutes February 2008

Report

Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2008-2009

Equality and Diversity Report to Council 2007-2008

Scheduled Meetings

Autumn - Friday 12 November - 10:00 - 12:00 Sussex House Committee Room

Summer - Friday 3 June - 10:00 - 12:00 Sussex House Committee Room