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Most illuminating! The questions did seem designed to bring out any responses possible which could then be jumped on. It's annoying as it's articles like these that generate a level of hostility to equal opportunities work by making the common majority feel aggrieved - it's my belief that this actively retards the growth of equality initiatives. Thanks for sharing that. Kirsteen ________________________________________ From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sarah Guise [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 23 July 2009 17:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: The Sunday Times - freedom of information request concerning Equality and Diversity training and terminology Dear All, A quick search on Chris Hastings/political correctness reveals the extent of his political leanings and attitude to taxpayers' money... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1570465/Political-correctness-inf ests-the-pantomime.html http://www.asylumnation.com/asylum/_r/showthread/threadid_28840/index.ht ml http://www.journalisted.com/chris-hastings?allarticles=yes I have adapted our response to question 5 in line with Mel's point about offering specific training on the issue of language (rather than diversity training). Best wishes, Sarah -----Original Message----- From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Clare Martlew Sent: 23 July 2009 16:38 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: The Sunday Times - freedom of information request concerning Equality and Diversity training and terminology Dear All We've had it too - we don't have any explicit guidance on the issue. We're sending details of our dignity policy which makes some broad references and directed the training queries to our professional development dept. Also pointed out the JISC rules on obscene or offensive material and suggested that our FOIA officer checks any guidance issued by the disability policy unit in Student Services (our E&D function is split, so I only look after HR side of things). I, too, assumed it was a political correctness gone mad slant, or possibly attack on academic freedom (gagging people?) I'm sure we'll all find out soon enough! Clare Martlew Deputy Director of HR/Head of Employment Services Team 1 Human Resources Department The University of Nottingham King's Meadow Campus Lenton Lane Nottingham NG7 2NR Tel: 0115 951 5742 Fax: 0115 951 5215 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr -----Original Message----- From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Adam Jones Sent: 23 July 2009 15:59 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: The Sunday Times - freedom of information request concerning Equality and Diversity training and terminology Dear all, Newcastle University recently received a Freedom of Information request from the Sunday Times, requesting details of our Equality and Diversity training programmes, with particular emphasis on any guidance given on the use of language. It further specified we were to divulge information on any training consultants employed this context along with details of costs. After consulting with an external company we have employed to conduct E&D training, who suggested I contact the list, it looks possible that the Sunday Times are doing a general trawl as the request was broad and was not addressed to the FOI officer at the University. We were wondering if any other institutions had received a similar approach? If so, how have you responded? If not, I thought it would be worth making colleagues aware of the possibility they may be contacted. Best wishes Adam Jones Equality and Diversity Assistant Newcastle University This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg. no. 986729). Registered office: Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.