Student Equity & Social Justice Committee

Terms of Reference:

1. To provide advice on the promotion of equity, diversity and social justice for the student body within the University.

2. To recommend to Senate (after endorsement by Academic Council) on student equity priorities for the University, on a three year cycle.

3. To recommend KPIs for the student equity priority areas, using management recommendations as a starting point for discussion.

4. The review performance against targets in these areas, for each of the designated equity groups, and to report annually on these to Academic Council and Senate, including and recommendations for changes to targets and/or strategies.

5. To provide ongoing review of the University's two disability plans, the Disability Action Plan (DAP) and Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) and facilitate the State Government reporting requirements.

6. To advise on other issues related to equity, diversity and social justice as requested by the Vice Chancellor or Academic Council.

The Committee will not have responsibility for the management of staff EEO issues.

Membership:

• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Chair

• President of Academic Council (or Nominee)

• The Manager, Equal Opportunity & Social Justice

• The Equity Coordinator

• Director, Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre

• A member of staff with expertise in the area of equity and social justice appointed by Academic Council

• The Guild Disabilities Representative or the Guild President

• The committee may co-opt up to two other members

Right of Attendance:

• The Human Resource Advisor – EEO

The Committee should meet at least twice per year with an agenda to:

1. Review and amend annual plan;

2. Review progress of annual plan; and

3. Assess year's activities, committee performance and statistical reports.