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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.
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.
EDI Committee 2024 members
| Member | Role/Title |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor Jill Duncan | Chair and University Lead, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Professor Mark Hoffman | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President |
| Professor Craig Simmons | PVC Representative, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Colllege of Engineering, Science and Environment |
| Professor Penny Jane Burke | Director, Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and Global Innovation Chair of Equity |
| Rachel Fowell | Manager, Equity Diversity and Inclusion |
| Professor Allyson Holbrook | Professor, School of Education, College of ESE - AD EDI representative |
| Associate Professor Vicki Keast | Associate Professor, School of Information and Physical Sciences (Physics) |
| Professor Kirsty Pringle | Assistant Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy (Pharmacy and Experimental Pharmacology) |
| Lisa Ogle | Manager, Academic Engagement, University Library |
| Keaton Humphries | Management Accountant, Financial Services |
| Katie Butler | EDI Coordinator |
| Jess McGowan | EDI Coordinator |
| Astrid Gearin | EDI Coordinator |
| Belle Johnson | UNSA Representative |
| Andrea Carpio | Student Representative |
| Bobby Fish | Student Representative |
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
Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Subcommittee
The Disability Inclusion Action Plan Subcommittee was established to develop the University of Newcastle’s 2023-2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The DIAP will improve accessibility and inclusivity in areas such as, campus infrastructure; digital environment; teaching and learning; student services and engagement; the professional and academic employee experience; leadership and culture.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 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
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