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Kate Noble
Equality & Diversity Adviser
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HE
Tel: 0151 330 3000
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Noble, Kate [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:08 PM
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Subject: Re: Equality and Diversity Committe membership

Hi Anne

Below are our E&D Committee terms of reference. These desperately need review and update - please come back to me if you wish to circulate them so I can get permission. In the interim I attach a document I prepared when we set up a specific sub group (Equality Working Party) just after I started if either help. We have had very low academic representation especially on the E&D Committee although slowly slowly we are finding E&D Champions to join us from within the woodwork.

I will come back to you on disability data - just working on it now !

Kate

Equality and Diversity Committee


1          Introduction

  The Equality and Diversity Committee has been established with a remit to challenge and test preconceptions.


It is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, prioritisation and review of policy, procedures and practice to support LIPA’s equality and diversity strategy in relation to staff, students, visitors and others closely associated with the institution.


2        Terms of Reference

a)     Creating a learning environment in which all students and staff will feel comfortable, equal and valued;


b)     Identifying and developing strategies to address under-representation on student and staffing profiles - through monitoring and other data;


c)      Ensuring programmes and modes of delivery which are flexible and offer widest possible access;


d)     Formulating clear codes of practice relating to employment, tendering and contractual arrangements, training programmes, student contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures, behaviour and harassment which embody principles of equal opportunity;


e)     Ensuring that, wherever possible, students are not disadvantaged by policies or by curriculum content, delivery or assessment;


f)       Reporting to the Directorate and Council on all issues of equality of opportunity across the institution.





3        Membership

Founding Principal/Chief Executive Officer
Director of Administration and Personnel
Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment
HR Manager
Admissions Manager
International Manager
Buildings Manager
Learning Services Manager
Learner Support Manager
HE Admissions Tutors
Director of Higher Education
Two Student Representatives


4        Policy Statements

The Committee has adopted of the following specific codes of practice:

Disability Statement                            Adopted by Council (Date);
Harassment and Dignity at Study/Work Adopted by Council (Date);
Students                                             Adopted by Council (Date);
Race Equality Policy and Action Plan    Adopted by Council (Date);
          Disability Equality Scheme                   Adopted by Council (Date);
Appointment Procedures                     Adopted by Council (Date).




LIPA's Committee
Our committee We have slowly been working

I attah a doucemtn

Kate Noble
Equality & Diversity Adviser
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HE
Tel: 0151 330 3000
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Balcerak [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:34 AM
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Subject: Equality and Diversity Committe membership

Morning all,

We are reviewing our terms of reference for our Equality and Diversity Committee and in particular our membership. We’ve had turnover in staff reps and low response to ballots when electing staff reps, particularly in the academic areas. Some feedback has suggested that the role and purpose of the Committee is perhaps not clear.

We are keen to hear from smaller institutions regarding staff engagement and E&D Committee membership and would be grateful if you would share terms of reference. Our aim is to make the work of the Committee attractive and relevant to all staff in the College and not let it be seen as an HR Committee.

Any help will be much appreciated!

Thanks

Anne