Race equality group

Remit:

• To promote cultural change whereby race equality is incorporated into all the University’s functions and activities
• To oversee the implementation and impact assessment of the action plan associated with the Race Equality Scheme
• To oversee the further development of the University’s RES as appropriate
• To act as a channel of communication where matters involving race issues can be considered and/or referred to appropriate bodies for action
• To oversee the preparation of the annual progress report
• To review the Race Equality Group membership and remit annually and to co-opt additional members to the Group as may be required

Reporting to:

The Equality and Diversity Strategy Committee, but liaising widely with other committees, managers and officers to promote race equality.

Membership:

• Chair – the Race Champion    
• Director of Equality and Diversity     
• SRC President or nominee   
• SRC Minority Ethnic Officer    
• SRC Officer for International Students  
• HR representative      
• RAPS Office representative     
• International Office representative
• 4 minority ethnic staff representatives (2 academic/ 2 services)
• 2 minority ethnic students     
• Director of Learning and Teaching Centre or nominee  
• 15 members
• Clerk     
• Corresponding members