Equality and Diversity Committee
Terms of Reference, Constituency and Membership
University of York Equality Policies and Procedures:
Equality and Diversity Committee
Contact for agendas, minutes and apologies: Lois Gregory Senior Adviser, Equality and Diversity (extension 4696) or Linda Whiting, Adviser, Equality and Diversity (extension 4681)
Chair: Dr David Duncan, Registrar and Secretary
Reports to: Council
Dates of Meetings in 2011/12 (all at 2.15pm):
Thursday 8 December 2011
Thursday 01 March 2012
Thursday 21 June 2012
Background and purpose
The University policy is to ensure that all staff and students are fairly treated on grounds of a range of equality and diversity dimensions, including age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, creed, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, religion, belief and non-belief, gender, marital or parental status, political belief or social or economic class. It aims to foster a working and learning environment in which all staff and students can fulfil their potential.
The Equality and Diversity Committee will aim to be representative of the University community by ensuring that a diversity of experience and perspectives is taken into account and informs its decisions.
Its purpose will be to contribute to the promotion of an effective and equitable working and learning environment consistent with a culture and ethos of respect and tolerance.
Equality and Diversity Office April 2012
Equality and Diversity Office,
Room D020, Sally Baldwin Buildings,
University of York, Heslington, York, UK. YO10 5DD
Tel: +44 1904 324680 email: equality@york.ac.uk