Faith
See below (***) for Coventry University BME staff network
Be pleased to put you in touch with the Chir if that would be useful.
Sarah
024 7688 7148
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Faith Marchal wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> We are in the early stages of launching a racial equality network here at
> APU. As part of start-up activities, I agreed to find out how similar
> networks in other HEIs are set up. I'd be particularly grateful for
> information on:
>
> *structures/reporting lines (e.g., where such networks "sit" in your
> HEI)
*** There are no direct reporting lines as such. The group was established
following the recent employee remonitoring with 'top up' publicity in staff
news sheets and at induction courses. It is championed by our Personnel
Department but initiated by myself (member of vice-chancellor's office). I am
working to get both staff networks (disabled staff and BME staff) seats on our
Equality and HR development committees.
>
> *the kinds of events and activities undertaken to promote/maintain the
> network
*** Network is s till in its 'forming' stage. It had a launch day conference
(not helped by sudden blizzard and ice !) event and now meets each term. It
is being used in consultation as part of policy development and impact
assessing.
>
> *the level of organisational support (e.g., administrative, financial)
>
* Admin. support. Access to specific identified training budget (via me) of
approx. £3000. Dedicated pages on intranet within Equality and Diversity
> *criteria for membership
*** at present just to any staff member who identifies as BME but once
established this is may widen .
>
> Responses in the next two weeks would be very welcome, enabling me to pull
> them together for network's next meeting. Happy to share results.
>
> Best wishes,
> Faith
> ================
> Faith Marchal
> Equality & Diversity Adviser
> Anglia Polytechnic University
> Bishop Hall Lane
> Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> tel: 01245 493131, ext. 4928
>
> APU: 2004 Opportunity Now Award Winner, Education Sector
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Sarah Lewis
Equal Opportunities Adviser
Tel: 024 7688 7148
Fax: 024 7688 8131
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