Michele,
I have already told you I will be coming to conference, please reserve a
place also for Moira Collett we may also have at least one other coming I
will info. you as soon as I know. All invoices direct to me.
Syd.
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From: Lefevre, Michele [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 02 April 2001 13:31
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Subject: Legislation and the Equality Challenge - HEEON Residential
Conference 2001
Apologies for any cross posting.
Dear Colleagues
Please find further details of the HEEON RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE to be held
on 4th & 5th July, 2001, at the University of Leicester, below.
'Legislation and the Equality Challenge: The Implications of Recent Changes
in Legislation for EO Practitioners in Higher Education'
The aim of this conference is to enable participants to develop a clearer
understanding of the following legislation:
The Human Rights Act
The Disability Discrimination Act
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Rights in Education Bill
The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
Participation in this Conference will allow delegates to:
To reflect on the implications of the legislation for their institution's
policies and practices;
To review the legislative drivers for the equality challenge
To identify what still needs to be done within the framework of the new
legislation and the QAA Codes of Practice
To reflect on the implications of the legislation for their own practice -
either in relation to staff or to students.
To develop personal action plans to effect changes to practice in light of
their increased awareness/understanding of the legislation.
Keynote Speakers are: Francesca Klug, Senior Research Fellow at King's
College London and Director of the Human Rights Act Research Unit. Joe
Charlesworth from the Commission for Racial Equality and Nick Hawkes from
SKILL.
Attendance at the conference will cost 250 pounds for members of the HEEO
Network and 295 pounds for non members.
En suite accommodation, a wine reception and entertainment are included.
To reserve a place please contact Michele Lefevre details below.
HEEO Network Administrator and WP/EO Project Officer
University College Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
Tel: 01905 855267
Mobile: 07967 145270
Fax: 01905 855132
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