ANNEX B
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Membership and Terms of Reference
Equality and Diversity Committee (Joint Committee of Senate and
Council)
The Committee, in consultation with other relevant committees, will monitor
the University’s progress against equality and diversity related legislation, will
consider policies and guidelines that are drafted to support the University in
meeting legal requirements, and make recommendations to the relevant
committees where appropriate.
Secretary: Equality and Diversity Manager
Membership (11)
Members:
Chair - Pro-vice-chancellor
Chair of Staff Committee
2 additional Lay members of Council
University Secretary
Vice-President Students’ Union
A Dean
2 additional members of the academic staff nominated by Senate
2 members of the non-academic staff, nominated by the trade unions
In attendance:
Director of Student Support Services
Director of Human Resources
Equality and Diversity Manager
Academic Registrar
The Chair of Council, the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar will receive
papers, but will not be expected to attend.
Terms of reference
The Committee will:
□ in consultation with other Council and Senate committees and key
stakeholders, monitor on behalf of Senate and Council the
University’s progress in areas of equality and diversity, which
includes race, disability, mental health, gender, age and sexual
orientation
□ with the Equality and Diversity Manager, report annually to Senate
and Council on compliance with relevant legislation and general
progress
□ inform the Budgetary Committee and Finance Committee about the
level of financial resource that is required to enable the University to
fulfil its obligations in the specialist areas
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make recommendations for policy development and adaptation, in
conjunction with other committees of Senate and Council as
appropriate
where necessary, submit proposals for policy changes/policy
initiatives to Council via the appropriate person or other Council
committees
request adjustments to policies and procedures which are not
compliant with legislation
support and encourage those working directly in areas of equality
and diversity, including the Equality and Diversity Manager,
Personnel Managers, members of staff in the Teaching Support
Unit, Access Unit, etc. and to assist cross-divisional working
seek to raise awareness in the University of equality and diversity
issues
Quorum
The quorum is five.
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