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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee will play a key role in guiding the University to be a leader in EDI and to drive ongoing cultural change across the institution. The EDI Committee will represent the interests of both students and staff by providing an inclusive and safe culture for its community. It will serve as a sub-committee to the University Executive Committee and provide reports to Academic Senate and Council.
Membership
The membership of the Committee will have the skills and experience to provide perspectives which reflect the aspirational diversity of the University, enabling it to make decisions which lead to a broadly inclusive community. Its composition should also reflect this aspirational diversity.
Professional Staff
Mr Nathan Towney
Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Engagement and Equity
Office of the DVC - Engagement and Equity Division
EDI Committee Chair
- nathan.towney@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240553001
Professor Lisa Wood
Pro Vice Chancellor - College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
EDI Committee - PVC Representative
- lisa.wood@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217485
Ms Rachel Fowell
Senior Manager Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit
- rachel.fowell@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249215248
Ms Astrid Gearin
Equity Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit
- astrid.gearin@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249238609
Miss Jess McGowan
Equity and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit
Professor Rachel Buchanan
Deputy Head of College
Office PVC - Human and Social Futures
Assistant Dean EDI
- rachel.buchanan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216411
Professor Kirsty Pringle
Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Assistant Dean EDI
- kirsty.pringle@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420372
Mr Keaton Humphries
Manager Financial Accounting (Asset Accounting)
Financial Services
- keaton.humphries@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240550987
Ms Simone Jordan
Indigenous Employment Partner
Indigenous Education and Research
- simone.jordan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240550897
Student representatives
Ms Jess Wilcox
Casual Lived Experience Student Consultant/Casual EDI Committee Student Representative/Casual Lived Experience Student Consultant
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit
Miss Billi Bell
Casual EDI Committee Student Representative
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit
Casual Student Committee Member
EDI Subcommittees
Research Subcommittee
The purpose of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Research Subcommittee is to enable the translation of research and evaluation that advances equity in higher education policy and practice at the University of Newcastle through its immediate work and through strategic advice to the EDI Committee.
Research Subcommittee Terms of Reference
Athena SWAN Subcommittee
In December 2018, The University of Newcastle received a Bronze Award in the SAGE Pilot of Athena SWAN for demonstrating a commitment to the principles of Athena SWAN and providing a roadmap to improving gender equity in STEMM.
The Athena SWAN Working Party has been re-established to achieve a Silver Athena SWAN Award which focuses on 5 key barriers having the greatest negative effect on the attraction, retention or progression of underrepresented groups.
Athena SWAN Subcommittee Terms of Reference
Policy Subcommittee
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy Subcommittee will monitor and recommend the creation, amendment or rescission of policies concerning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) identified for that calendar year.
The Subcommittee aims to ensure EDI policies are appropriate, up-to-date, and reflective of the University's commitment to EDI.
Contact us
Do you have any questions, comments or concerns? We’re always looking for ways to do better!
All feedback and information provided is confidential. Please contact the EDI Committee via email at EDI@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.