Inclusion Groups

Inclusion Groups

University Inclusion Group

The University Inclusion Group meets once a term and is chaired by Linda Peka, Deputy Registrar and Chief College Operations Officer, and reports directly to Council through the Dual Assurance framework for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The University Inclusion Group's remit covers all nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The membership includes Inclusion Representatives from Colleges and Professional Services and other key individuals such as representatives from the Chaplaincy, the Students' Union in Cornwall and the Students' Guild in Exeter.

The University Inclusion Group is also supported by the Faith and Belief Group (Chaired by the Multifaith Chaplaincy Coordinator for Streatham and St. Luke’s campuses, Ramona Nash) and Cornwall’s Multifaith Chaplaincy (led by the Co-Ordinating Chaplain on the Cornwall campuses, Becky Nesbitt).

College/Professional Service/Campus Inclusion Groups

On behalf of College/PS, the Inclusion Group is chaired by the PVC/Director/DCO or relevant deputy and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) matters affecting staff and students.

The purpose the inclusion group is to agree priorities, make decisions, commission work and guide the prioritisation of existing budgets to enable success in relation to EDI. Each group nominates an inclusion representative. Being an Inclusion Representative means:

• Representing your respective area at termly meetings of the University Inclusion Group
• Acting as a key channel of communication between your area and the Inclusion Group (raising issues from / reporting back key messages to your area as appropriate)
• Acting as a first point of contact for any staff or students who need signposting to sources of support e.g. Dignity & Respect Advisors; HR; Guild Advice Unit etc.