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, papers and Calendar of Events 2009
• 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 Birgit Lohmann, Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning & Quality

• Trish Hughes, Director, Human Resources
• Josie Vartuli, Associate Director, Organisational Development and Strategy
• Sally Hebenstreit, Director, Central Student Support Services
• Ursula McGowan, Deputy Director, Centre for Learning and Professional Development
• Liz Pryzibilla, Director, Professional and Continuing Education
• Professor John Taplin, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
• Professor Roger Thomas, Director, Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies
• Kelly D'Angelo, Indigenous Employment Officer

Faculty representatives:

• Professor Martha Augoustinos, Faculty of Health Sciences
• Laura Grenfell, Lecturer, Faculty of the Professions
• Dr Margaret O'Hea, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Associate Professor David O'Carroll, Faculty of Sciences
• Elizabeth Yong, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

GED Executive Officer: Workforce Strategy Consultant (Equity and Diversity)

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