Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee

The Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee (GED) takes a proactive and strategic role in progressing the equity and diversity agenda in the University.

• GED meeting schedule, agenda, minutes and papers
• About GED
• Priorities for University-wide action
• Terms of Reference
• Membership

About GED

The GED Committee is a sub-committee of the Vice-Chancellor's Committee. It was formed in October 1999 and commenced meeting in March 2000. It has met regularly since that time and has established four University-wide equity priorities for action.

Priorities

University-wide priorities:

1. Improving the representation of women in the University, particularly in senior academic and management roles.
2. Improving the access, retention, participation and success for Indigenous staff and students.
3. Improving all aspects of the University's capacity for working well with staff and students with a disability.
4. Improving support, particularly in regard to communication, cultural awareness and social issues for international students.

GED Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for GED are to:

• Establish University-wide gender, equity and diversity goals, clearly linked to the strategic operational and faculty/divisional planning process.
• Consider and make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor's Committee on organisational priorities in relation to equity, diversity and gender.
• Keep the Vice-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor's Committee apprised of relevant changes to national or State legislation and reporting requirements affecting the University.
• Identify accountabilities for the achievement of relevant goals and the implementation of strategies.
• Monitor University progress in relation to the implementation of these strategies and the achievement of prescribed goals.
• Identify transition issues with a view to planning for the full mainstreaming of gender, equity and diversity at the University of Adelaide.

GED membership

Convenor: Professor Deborah Turnbull, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty/Division Representatives:
Pro-Vice Chancellor (International), Dr Nina Maadad
Executive Dean Health Sciences, Professor Deborah Turnbull
Executive Dean Professions, Dr Laura Grenfell
Executive Dean Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr Margaret O’Hea
Executive Dean Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Dr Noune Melkoumian
Executive Dean Sciences, Dr Michael Lardelli
Services and Resources Division and Human Resources, Director, Ms Tassi Georgiadis
Student Services, Ms Colleen Lewig
Dean, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Wilto Yerlo, Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney
Indigenous Employment Officer, Mrs Kelly Maxwell
Director, Professional and Continuing Education, Ms Liz Pryzibilla
Student Representative, Ms Anne Garcon

Executive Officer: Workforce Strategy Consultant (E&D), Ms Lee Atkinson-Barrett

If you would like to contribute any suggestions and/or feedback to the GED Committee please contact the GED Executive Officer.