Gender Staff Forum
Our ‘Agender’
Gender equality at MMU is important because we value diversity and inclusivity. It creates a harmonious work environment based on mutual respect and improves the position of staff regardless of gender, transgender or sexual orientation.
Role of the Gender Staff Forum (GSF):
The GSF is one of the University’s consultative groups that reports back to the Diversity & Equal Opportunities Committee (DEOC) Chaired by the Vice Chancellor. The main role of the Forum is to:
- Work with the DEOC to establish topics for discussion and consultation;
- Act as a focal point for consultation within its constituent group;
- Make arrangements to ensure that staff within its constituency are properly consulted;
- Support the DEOC in its monitoring and reporting function.
The Gender Staff Forum believes that every member of staff at MMU should feel that:
- their voice is heard
- their view counts and makes a difference
- they contribute to change
- equality is promoted
The Gender Staff Forum can:
- provide support and advice by being the first point of contact
- be a forum for shared experience
- act as a driver for change
- affect university policy and ensure they are implemented effectively
The Gender Staff Forum can achieve this by:
- identifying important issues
- working collaboratively
- communicating effectively and respectfully
- promoting gender equality throughout the University
Priority Areas
- Identify areas of gender discrimination
- Raising awareness
- Challenging gender stereotypes
- Improving communication
- Inclusive staff consultation
- Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Development opportunities
Join the Gender Staff Forum and tell us about your experiences and views so that we can help raise awareness of gender issues and possible inequalities.
All staff welcome.
Dates for future GSF Meetings:
The next meeting will be in April 2012 – watch this space for more details
Contacts:
Chair
Ms Catherine Little
Ext: 3073
Email: c.little@mmu.ac.uk
Vice-Chair
Ms Helen Jones
Ext: 3458
Email : h.jones@mmu.ac.uk
If you wish to join any of the forums, please contact the Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator, Vicci Jarman on ext 6415.
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