Hi Moira
I'm working on an EIA at present on this matter, can let you have a look
at it once it's completed. What timescale are you working towards?
Regards
Rosie Qureshi
Equality Impact Assessment Coordinator
Governance Services Unit
3 Acton Square
Tel: +44 (0)161 295 2261
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
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Sent: 25 May 2010 12:29
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Subject: Deposits from overseas students
Dear All,
I suspect to varying degrees you're all involved in implementing the
Points Based Visa System and retaining Highly Trusted Sponsor status for
your institution.
One of the issues that has come up for us is that the UKBA has
recommended as good practice taking substantial deposits from overseas
students. This is widely done and some universities take larger deposits
from students from certain countries (for example Nigeria). Taking a
deposit from overseas students and not from home students must have a
differential impact based on the students' country of origin and could
affect students from lower socio-economic backgrounds in particular.
Whilst the differential impact is presumably justified on the grounds of
immigration requirements, it would be interesting to see the results of
an EIA in this area if anyone has conducted one - or to hear any
thoughts on the matter ...
Best wishes,
Moira
Moira Mitchell
Equality and Diversity Manager, Canterbury Christ Church University
tel: 01227 782795
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