The Faculty EDI Committee will use evidence-based, transparent, and accountable methods to identify and prioritise relevant EDI actions and interventions pertinent to the faculty. This will include supporting the University and schools regarding external charters and commitments. The Committee will annually evaluate the progress of faculty-level EDI actions to inform continuous development and support the advancement of the wider University EDI strategy. The Committee will advocate for inclusive practices and processes within the Faculty and will work to develop and promote a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff and students.
The Faculty Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee reports to the Faculty Leadership Team (FLT), the University Self-Assessment Team (USAT)/University EDI Forum and the University Equality Committee. The minutes of each meeting of the Committee are circulated to FLT, the Faculty Education Committee (FEC), the Faculty Research, Innovation and Impact Committee (FRIIC), School EDI Committees, USAT/University EDI Forum, and the University Equality Committee.
The Committee will meet at least once each quarter. Special meetings may be called by the Chair of the Committee. The Committee shall use email circulation or telephone/video conferencing as appropriate to progress its business effectively.
The Committee membership should consist of the following where the roles exist in the Faculty:
- Faculty EDI Lead (Chair)
- Deputy Executive Dean Deputy PVC and/or Director of Faculty Operations
- HR Equality Team Representative
- HR Business Partner
- School EDI Leads
- Professional Services Representative
- Student Representative as applicable
- Other co-opted members (from within and external to the Faculty) as required for completion of actions/projects
There should be ‘due regard’ to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Membership of the Faculty Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee is based upon ex-officio roles within Faculties and reviewed annually.
At the discretion of the Chair other University staff and external visitors, as may be appropriate, shall be invited to attend meetings.
One third of the membership of the Committee will form a quorum.
The duties of the Committee shall be:
- Support the delivery and implementation of the University EDI strategy in co-ordination across Faculties.
- Ensure transparent, evidence-based practices and processes to prioritise Faculty-level EDI strategy.
- Make recommendations to FLT regarding the strategic direction of EDI practices and processes within the Faculty.
- Facilitate cross-cutting EDI activity in the Faculty to encourage and support the development of innovative projects and initiatives that promote the EDI strategy.
- Annually review quantitative and qualitative data to monitor progress on EDI activities and initiatives.
- Annually communicate on the progress and priorities of the EDI strategy to the Faculty community including FLT and the University Equality Committee via the Faculty EDI Lead.
- Annually communicate with the student and staff Faculty Community regarding EDI progress and ongoing priorities.
- Work with external and internal EDI contacts to further advance the Faculty and University EDI strategy, including external charters.
- Work to provide guidance and support to School-level EDI practices and processes.
- Allocate and monitor Faculty budgets for EDI activities and initiatives.