Hi Liz
So did Christ Church. Eleanor Jennings in Personnel is the main
contact, but I am happy to pass info/messages on to her.
Margaret
On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 09:20:41 +0100 Linda Attram
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> Hi Liz
>
> Brunel University signed up to the "Two Ticks" scheme in December 2003 and I am the main contact.
>
> Regards
>
> Linda Attram
> Diversity Development Officer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Liz Sutherland
> Sent: 26 July 2004 17:23
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Positive Action on Employment of Disabled People
>
>
> Dear colleagues
>
> First, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Liz Sutherland and I
> have recently joined the Equality Challenge Unit as their Policy Adviser on
> Disability and Age. (My last post was with the OU in Scotland as their
> Adviser for Disabled Students).
>
> I started with ECU on July 5 and I am only just beginning to find my feet
> here but one thing that I have been asked a few times recently is if I can
> provide information on which HEIs in the UK have signed up to the 'two
> ticks' scheme - positive action for disabled people.At the moment, my
> knowledge of which HEIs have and which haven't signed up is not in any way
> comprehensive and is just based on what I know already from work in the
> sector and what I read in job ads. I am also aware that there is a range of
> views on the value and practicality of the scheme - and I'm aware that not
> all EO officers hold a remit for staff matters.
>
> However, in order to be better able to respond to this query,I wondered if
> those members of the AdminEO list who would feel happy
> - letting ECU know if their HEI has signed up or is in the process of
> signing up for this scheme
> - letting ECU know if their HEI has considered this scheme but has
> subsequently decided not to take it forward
> could get in touch with me?
>
> If ECU were to hold such information, then when a HEI makes contact with
> ECU and asks for advice on the scheme, we could then put them in touch both
> with similar HEIs who support the idea and similar HEIs who - for whatever
> reasons - have decided that on balance it's not the best mechanism for
> them for promoting positive action.
>
> If you are willing to share this information then please do get back to
> me.What would also be helpful would be to have the name and contact details
> of the key person in the HEI who can speak with experience on the topic.
>
> With good wishes
> Liz Sutherland
Margaret Scott
Disability and Equal Opportunities Adviser for Students
Canterbury Christ Church University College
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU
Tel: 01227 782842
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