Goldsmiths - University of London

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Equality and Diversity Committee

  • The Equality and Diversity Committee (E&DC) meets three times per year and reports to Academic Board and Council.

  • There is an Independent Chair and Committee members are taken from a range of academic and support staff; Heads of Department; Equal Opportunities Facilitators;Trade Union representatives and Students’ Union Officers. Further details are held on the College’s Committee System site.

  • The Equal Opportunities Advisor is Committee Secretary, whilst the Equality and Diversity Administrator provides back-up support on servicing the Committee.

  • A large range of topics is covered, which include:
    • Reports, monitoring information and policies produced by the Equal Opportunities Advisor and other departments;
    • Issues raised through regular consultation of staff and students, including the Diversity Champions and other diversity networks;
    • The latest equality and diversity legislation and recommendations for Higher Education establishments.

Contact your departmental Diversity Champion or the Equality or Diversity Team for updates on the latest E&DC activities.