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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 Chair in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Nathan Towney | Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity |
| Professor Lisa Wood | PVC Representative, Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing |
| Professor Penny Jane Burke | Director, Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and Global Innovation Chair of Equity |
| Rachel Fowell | Senior Manager, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Unit |
| Astrid Gearin | EDI Coordinator, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Unit |
| Katie Butler | EDI Coordinator, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Unit |
| Robert Copas | Chaplain |
| Associate Professor Rachel Buchanan | Assistant Dean EDI, College of Human and Social Futures |
| Associate Professor Kathleen Mee | Assistant Dean EDI, College of Engineering, Science and Environment |
| Professor Kirsty Pringle | Assistant Dean, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing |
| Dr Jay Raman | Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Sciences |
| Keaton Humphries | Manager Financial Accountant, Financial Services |
| Simone Jordan | Indigenous Employment Partner, Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership |
| Carolyn Rutherford | UNSA Representative |
| Andrea Carpio | Student Representative |
| Bobby Fish | Student Representative |
| Jessica Wilcox | Student Representative |
| Billi Bell | 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
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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