Hi Kirsteen,
I can understand why this has been raised as a potential issue.
I am sure the researchers and the research commissioners (amongst them
ECU) would want to do all they can to support staff for whom
participation may raise issues so perhaps they may wish to respond?
Best wishes,
Moira
Moira Mitchell
Equality and Diversity Manager, Canterbury Christ Church University
tel: 01227 782795
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirsteen Coupar
Sent: 06 December 2010 17:30
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Subject: Re: Enabling equality: furthering disability equality for staff
in higher education - reminder of deadline of 17 December 2010
I just wanted to raise the issue of forwarding research requests on to
staff and students. We were asked to forward a previous research
request regarding religion and belief and it caused some problems here.
The issue raised was that by giving information about research and
encouraging people to take part we are in essence taking responsibility
for that research and how appropriate it is, and it was felt that in
these cases the research itself should go through our own internal
research ethics committee. With the last questionnaire the university
who was running the research project had identified the need for
emotional or counselling support to be available to respondents who
might have difficult memories raised about prejudice and discrimination
and it was felt it was inappropriate for us to encourage our students to
take part in research without us making that research -specific support
available.
Has anyone else had any problems when forwarding such research requests
on to staff or students?
Kirsteen
Kirsteen Coupar
Equality and Diversity Manager
Flat 40b Catherine of Aragon Court
Southwood Site
Avery Hill Campus
University of Greenwich
Tel 020 8331 8817
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
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Sent: 06 December 2010 15:18
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Subject: Enabling equality: furthering disability equality for staff in
higher education - reminder of deadline of 17 December 2010
Dear Colleagues,
The deadline for questionnaire responses for this research is Friday 17
December 2010. We are very keen to hear from a wide range of disabled
staff members working in and employment by higher education institutions
in the UK. Please forward this reminder to your colleagues and networks,
and if you work in a HEI please send on to all staff - not only those
who have declared that they are disabled.
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Kind regards,
ECU, The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education, NIACE and De
Montfort University
Kate Byford
Senior Policy Adviser
Equality Challenge Unit
Tel: 020 7438 1020
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
_____________________________________________
Dear Colleague,
NIACE<http://www.niace.org.uk> (National Institute of Adult Continuing
Education) and De Montfort University<http://www.dmu.ac.uk/> are
carrying out research into the experiences of disabled staff working in
and employed by higher education (HE) institutions in the UK.
The research is funded by the Equality Challenge
Unit<http://www.ecu.ac.uk/> (ECU) and the Leadership Foundation for
Higher Education<http://www.lfhe.ac.uk/>. The overall aim is to identify
effective practices to develop more inclusive working environments for
disabled staff to improve career development and equal opportunities. At
the end of the research we will produce a report and guidance for HE
institutions on improving practice to further disability equality.
If you are a disabled staff member in HE, we would like to ask you to
take part in the research by completing an online questionnaire at
http://guest.cvent.com/d/cdq5xq. This may take approximately 30 minutes.
You do not have to complete all questions - no questions are compulsory.
Alternatively, you can complete a word version of the questionnaire or
take part in a telephone interview. You may also be able to take part in
a focus group or submit evidence in another way. To find out more and to
take part visit http://www.niace.org.uk/current-work/enabling-equality.
We are also keen to hear from Human Resources departments in HE. To find
out more visit the website link above.
The closing date for taking part is Friday 17 December 2010.
We would be grateful if you could forward this email to your colleagues
and networks.
Kind regards,
ECU, The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education, NIACE and De
Montfort University
____________________________________________________
Who do we want to hear from? How do we define 'disabled person'?
We want to hear from 'disabled' staff, working at all levels and in all
roles in HE institutions in the UK and employed directly by them.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept responses from staff employed by other
agencies.
The term 'disability' can be complex and difficult to identify with. We
recognise that whilst you may have an impairment, health condition or
learning difference as defined by the Equality Act 2010, you may not
think of yourself as a disabled person. The Equality Act 2010 says
someone is disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which
has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to
carry out normal day-to-day activities. This includes people with: -
* physical, sensory and cognitive impairments;
* mental health conditions, including depression;
* long-term illnesses and health conditions, including cancer
and HIV;
* learning disabilities, difficulties, differences and
neurodiversity, including dyslexia or dyspraxia.
We recognise impairments and conditions can fluctuate, so we would like
to hear from anyone who experiences or has experienced these in the
past.
This research is based upon the social model of disability. The social
model of disability identifies the barriers created by society,
organisations and businesses that prevent individuals from participating
fully.
NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, England and
Wales). A company limited by guarantee registered no. 2603322 and
registered charity no. 1002775, Registered address: 21 , De Montfort
Street, Leicester, LE1 7GE, UK
www.niace.org.uk<http://www.niace.org.uk/>
NIACE (Sefydliad Cenedlaethol Addysg Barhaus i Oedolion, Lloegr a
Cymru). Cwmni cyfyngedig drwy warant rhif cofrestredig 2603322 ac elusen
rhif cofrestredig 1002775, Cyfeiriad cofrestredig: 21 , De Montfort
Street, Caerl?r, LE1 7GE, DU
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University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee,
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