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Equality and Diversity Steering Group
Revised terms of reference
Status: The Equality and Diversity Steering Group is one of the Vice-Chancellor's Committees.
- To monitor, write and assist in the implementation of Equality and Diversity Policies throughout the University.
- To formulate and submit policy documents, reports and information on equality and promoting diversity, making recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor and (with the Vice-Chancellors' agreement) to other relevant bodies and persons in the University, such as the Board of Governors, the Academic Board, Head of Schools and School Boards and Course Directors
- To undertake, in cooperation with appropriate Boards, Committees and persons, a course review function with the purpose of furthering the objectives defined in the above clauses.
- To promote staff development on Equality and Diversity in the form of training and raise awareness of equality issues.
- To encourage and participate actively in the formation, maintenance and strengthening of relationships between the University and organisations and individuals associated with the promotion of equality.
- To identify and seek resources needed to implement Equality and Diversity Policies.
- To advise the University of national changes that will impact on Equality and Diversity, through the use of the University's Diversity Champions and specialists within the subject area.
- To meet twice a semester, plus additionally when necessary.