All,

 

Herewith DMU’s LGBTQ + Allies group terms of reference, and an all staff email relaunching the group. The group has a seat at the equality and diversity committee, itself which feeds into university executive board and council.

 

Have a happy Friday!

 

Chris.

 

 

Chris Hall

Head of Equality and Diversity

 

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From: HEEON equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]UK] On Behalf Of Dave Small
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Subject: Re: LGBT Forum

 

Rob

 

We do have group, might be easier to discuss via a phone call if you have the time sometime

 

Dave

 

 

On 30 August 2016 at 16:11, Rob Kemp <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Dear colleagues

Please does anyone have a University LGBT Forum/network that you could share information regarding eg: terms of reference; membership; working arrangements; links to EDI Committee; resourcing arrangements; indication of good and not so good aspects etc?

If anyone is interested, I will summarise responses?

Thank you
Rob Kemp
EDI Manager, Lancaster University

 

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LGBTQ and Allies Staff Group At DMU we have the freedom to be ourselves in a supportive environment that gives us the space to explore our personal identity. Our staff networking groups are critical in helping us achieve this.   This includes the former Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Group, which is relaunching this coming academic year as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Allies (LGBTQ&A) Group.   The group will officially relaunch at its first meeting on Monday 12 September, from 11am to 12.30pm in Eric Wood, room 1.18. The group will meet at least once a term, and aims to reflect the diversity of staff from across the breadth of the university, at all levels. Chris Hall, who joined DMU a month ago as the new Head of Equality said: “The LGBTQ&A Group is a great opportunity for staff to get involved. Not only does it provide great networking opportunities, but also a real chance to feed into the development of university policies and procedures, including our Stonewall workplace equality index submission and actions. While I have only been at DMU for a month, I have already seen how the senior executives of the university value both the network and the feedback which it provides; I’m really looking forward to getting involved myself.” Notes are taken at meetings but names are not recorded without express permission and lists of members are kept confidential by the equalities team.  The group is particularly keen that LGBTQ allies join them in fostering an inclusive environment where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can flourish. If you would like to join any staff involvement group meeting, please contact [log in to unmask]. The group will be holding a social event on Wednesday 5 October at 6pm at the Bowling Green ([log in to unmask],-1.1362525,15z/data=%214m2%213m1%211s0x0:0xbf92232c5ebb2655?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj0j96v4t7OAhWKDcAKHW3nCd4Q_BIIbDAK">map), open to all LGBTQ staff and Allies.  The group would be absolutely delighted to see you there and will seek to hold its next event in an alcohol free venue. Join DMU at Leicester Pride This year, DMU is backing the Leicester Pride festival by taking part in the parade this Saturday 3 September. Starting at the Curve Theatre at 12pm, the parade will make its way through the city before arriving at Victoria Park at 1pm. Celebrating equality and diversity across the city, this family event will feature live music and entertainment for all ages. If you would like to join us, please find the DMU banner at the Curve.   Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work which all the staff networking groups do, including the LGBTQ&A Group, the Disabled Staff Group, and the Black and Ethnic Minority Staff Group.  These groups are instrumental in helping the university to be more aware of specific diversity issues, in supporting other members of staff, informing our work and making our diversity events the success that they are.   This email has been sent to all staff on behalf of the Equality and Diversity team

 

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