To support the University in promoting its value ‘confronting inequality: celebrating diversity’ in relation to staff, students, visitors and others closely associated with the University.
To promote an inclusive, supportive, healthy and equitable working and learning environment that is consistent with the corporate objectives.
To be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policy, planning, procedures and practice to support the equality and diversity strategy, including action planning.
To advise on the optimum use of resources, including staff time, in embedding equality and diversity processes throughout the University by identifying and setting clear priorities, objectives, targets and actions with Planning Units/ Schools.
To be responsible for establishing, supporting, monitoring and reviewing progress of working groups. Membership of the project groups is intended to draw on the commitment and experience existing within the University and the community thereby spreading ownership throughout the organisation. In establishing such groups EDC will advise on the longevity or time framework of the existence of the group.
To establish effective two-way communication channels between the Committee and the University community generally and specifically with campus trade unions and the Students Union.
To ensure that appropriate equality and diversity training and development is provided and accessible to all staff, students and others associated with the University.
