Race, Religion and Belief Committee (RRBC)
Chair
Revd Dr Peter Draper, Department of Health Professional
Studies
Secretary
Kate Dickinson, Human Resources Directorate
Reports to
Equality and Diversity Committee
Scheme of Delegation
There are no items delegated down to Race, Religion and Belief Committee from
Equality and Diversity Committee.
Race, Religion and Belief Committee has no sub-committees.
Terms of Reference
Accountable for (decisions/actions by the Committee):

Oversight of the development of the University’s response to the RRAA and
Religion and Belief regulations 2003, the Equality Act and related guidance.

Oversight of the setting up and linkage with BME and Religion and Belief
networks.

Contributing to the creation of an environment where the cultural, religious
and non-religious beliefs of all are respected.
Responsible for (actions on behalf of the Committee):

The continuing application and adoption of the Race Equality and Religion
and Belief Policies.

Contribute to the preparation and review of the University’s Equality Action
Plan in respect of Race, Religion and Belief issues.

To contribute to Annual Equality and Diversity report to Council on issues
related to Race, Religion and Belief.

To advise the Quality Director, University Registrar and Secretary on the
formulation of policies and procedures relating to Race, Religion and Belief.
Consulted on:

The development, implementation and review of impact assessments.

The development and review of the University Equality Scheme.
Informed of:

Race, Religion and Belief matters discussed by the University’s Learning,
Teaching and Assessment Committee and Widening Participation Committee.

Research and consultations carried out with staff and students relating to
Race, Religion and Belief.

Reports and information from Equality Challenge Unit (ECU), Higher
Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Higher Education Academy
( HEA), Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), and other relevant
organisations.
Mode of Operation





The Race, Religion and Belief Committee will support equality of opportunity
and good relations between staff and students whatever their race, gender,
disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, age or socio-economic
background. This support will include participating in university activities,
such as equalities monitoring, impact assessment and other measures as
appropriate, in line with the University’s legal obligations.
The Race, Religion and Belief Committee should meet at least 3 times per
academic year
The Race, Religion and Belief Committee should meet at least 14 days before
the Equality and Diversity Committee.
The Race, Religion and Belief Committee will invite expert and other advice
as appropriate.
The Race, Religion and Belief Committee may set up Working Groups to deal
with specific issues relating to the terms of reference.
Composition
Membership
Title and category
Chair
Name
Revd Dr Peter Draper
Secretary
Kate Dickinson
Ex Officio Members
Director of the International Office
Head of Student Support Services
The University Representative on the City of Hull
Race Equality Committee
University Equality and Diversity Adviser
Vice-President Welfare of the Students’ Union
Black Students Officer
James Richardson
Simon Allison
Vacancy
Anne Mwangi
Alice Marshall
Phil Pocknee
Appointed Members
Two members of academic or academic-related
staff appointed by Senate
One member of the staff appointed by the BME
Networking Group
One member of staff representing Religion and
Belief or non Belief (incorporated members of the
Religion and Belief Working Group including student
representative and union representative and
exclude human resources representative)
Nominee from faith or non religious beliefs
A nominee from the Joint Trades Unions
An external “expert” to represent the wider
community appointed by the Vice-Chancellor
A nominee from Staff Development
A Human Resources Advisor
Co-opted members
Professor Rafael CohenAlmagor (2012)
Professor Margaret Holloway
(2012)
Vacancy (2012)
Revd Simon Swailes (2010)
Vacancy (2011)
Ian Headley (2010)
Zia Salik (2012)
Paula Wiles (2012)
Yasmine Garman (2012)
(Paul Hewitt – named
alternate)
Dr Daniel McNeil (2010)
Dr Niaz Shah (2010)
Approved by Race, Religion and Belief Committee on 20 October 2009
Approved by Equality and Diversity Committee on 20 November 2009
This document is available in alternative
formats from the Committee Section
2 March 2010