UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Equality and Diversity Committee
There will be a meeting of the Equality and Diversity Committee on Monday 29
October at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber, University House.
C E Charlton
University Secretary
Note: Questions on agenda items or apologies for this meeting should be
directed to the Secretary of the Committee, Liz Harrison, ext 75022 or
E.A.Harrison@warwick.ac.uk
AGENDA
1.
Terms of Reference and Membership
(a)
Terms of Reference
TO RECEIVE:
The Terms of Reference for the Equality and Diversity Committee for
2007/08 (EDC Paper 01/07-08, copy attached).
(b)
Membership
TO REPORT:
That the membership of the Committee for 2007-08 is as follows:
Chair (a Pro-Vice-Chancellor)
Professor Yvonne Carter
Eight members of the academic staff, comprising two representatives
from each of the four faculties appointed by the Senate:
Arts:
Dr Jennifer Burns
Dr C Jenainati
Medicine:
Professor Swaran Singh
Ms Deborah Markham
Science:
Dr Evor Hines
Professor Jane Hutton
Social Studies:
Professor Alan Dolan
Dr Tracey Allen
The Student’s Union Welfare
And Equal Opportunities Officer
Mr Ed Callow
One postgraduate student
Appointed by the Students’ Union
tbc
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The Senior Tutor or his/her nominee
tbc
One contract researcher
Dr Ravinder Thiara
One member of Academic-related staff
Ms Gillian Frigerio
One member of Technical staff
Mr Derek Richards
One member of Clerical staff
tbc
One member of Manual staff
Mr Douglas Wright
One Senior Manager from one of the
University’s Earned Income Areas
Mr Mark Potter
One member from the International
Office
Mrs Esther Meininger
One member external to the University
tbc
Director of Human Resources
Mr Paul Stephenson
The Director of Campus Affairs
Mr Ken Sloan
The Disability Co-ordinator
Ms Jane Abson
Co-opted member
Reverend Stuart Jennings
Minutes
TO CONSIDER:
The minutes of the meeting held on 21st May 2007 (copy attached).
3.
Matters Arising
(a)
Equality & Diversity Network (Minute 31/06-07 refers)
TO REPORT:
That a discussion was held, between Human Resources and
Communications, to explore options for improved distribution of
CommUnicate to staff members and that a pilot exercise of sending
out named copies to staff in Estates, where problems had been
reported, would be shortly introduced.
(b)
Internal Review of Student Services (Minute 32/06-07 refers)
TO REPORT:
That an Internal Review of Student Services has been completed and
that this has resulted in the creation of a new post of Director of
Student Development and Diversity.
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4.
Induction Programme for EDC Members
TO REPORT:
The proposal to introduce an induction programme for all members of the
Committee at the start of each academic year. An outline of the programme to
be given by Ms L Aspinall (HR Policy Development Manager).
5.
Single Equality Scheme
TO RECEIVE:
A paper detailing progress on the development of the University’s Single Equality
Scheme (EDC Paper 2/07-08, copy attached).
6.
Workforce Profile: Equality Monitoring Report 2006/07
TO CONSIDER:
The Workforce Profile for existing University staff 2006/07 (EDC Paper 3/07-08,
copy attached).
7.
Recruitment Data Monitoring Report (2006/07)
TO CONSIDER:
A paper reviewing staff recruitment statistics from 2006/07 (EDC Paper 4/07-08,
copy attached).
8.
Merit Pay
TO CONSIDER:
A paper outlining Merit Pay awards for academic and related staff at top of
scales (2006/2007) (EDC Paper 5/07-08, copy attached).
9.
Senior Salaries Review 2007
TO CONSIDER:
A paper outlining the Senior Salaries Review for 2007 (EDC Paper 6/07-08, copy
attached).
10. Personal Promotions 2006/07
TO CONSIDER:
The Monitoring Report for personal promotions of academic and research staff
(EDC Paper 7/07-08, copy attached).
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11. Disability Policy
TO CONSIDER:
A draft copy of the Disability Policy to be presented by Ms L Aspinall (HR Policy
Development Manager) (EDC Paper 8/07-08, copy attached).
12. Gender Re-assignment Policy
TO CONSIDER:
A draft copy of the Gender Re-assignment Policy, presented by Ms L Aspinall
(HR Policy Development Manager) (EDC Paper 9/07-08, copy attached).
13. Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Equality Advisory Group
TO CONSIDER:
The Terms of Reference of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
Equality Advisory Group (EDC Paper 10/07-08, copy attached).
TO RECEIVE:
An oral report from Mr Sean Russell (Director of Student Development and
Diversity) on progress from the LGBT Equality Advisory Group.
14. Equality Impact Assessment
TO CONSIDER:
A paper outlining progress with the Equality Impact Assessment project and
recommendations for next steps (EDC Paper 11/07-08, copy attached)
15. Equality and Diversity Issues Relating to Students
TO RECEIVE:
An update from Mr K Sloan (Director of Campus Affairs) on progress on the key
areas highlighted as priority areas in respect of equality and diversity issues
affecting students.
TO RECEIVE:
A report from Ms G Frigerio (Manager of Careers Education and Guidance) on
graduate destination data and quality and diversity practices in careers and
employability work (EDC Paper 12/07-08, copy attached).
16. Equality & Diversity Network
TO RECEIVE:
A copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Equality & Diversity Network held on
8 October 2007 (copy attached).
17. Any Other Business
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18. Date of Next Meeting
TO REPORT:
That the next meeting of the Equality and Diversity Committee will be held on 4
February 2008 at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber.
EAH/EDCagen19/10/07
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