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Diversity Champions

The role of 'Diversity Champions' within the University is to develop a two-way communication channel between the Equality and Diversity Action Committee, the University's Equality and Diversity Advisor, and staff and students who have a particular interest in and commitment to equality and diversity issues and concerns, especially as they relate to The University of Northampton.

Requirements of the role are:

To attend Diversity Champions Group meetings and to feed in ideas, suggestions etc., for the advancement of equality and diversity objectives within the University
To attend training and development initiatives relevant to the role*
To be involved in the consultation process(es) for the development, assessment or review of relevant equality and diversity policies, procedures, action plans/equality scheme. To act as a 'critical friend' of the University's equality and diversity work and also to act as an advocate for positive change to address equality and diversity issues within the University
To promote and, where appropriate, help organise equality and diversity events and disseminate materials (for example E&D/One-World Week, Staff Development events)
To help the dissemination and sharing of good practice within departments and Schools within the University
To encourage and support the discussion of specific equality and diversity issues at departmental/School level
To encourage links with external communities or events

*NOTES:

Equality Champions are not, and will not be considered to be, "representative" of their department/School or of any particular group or "community of interest". However, it is hoped that Equality Champions will be drawn from a range of diverse interests and from all parts of the University community (based on being a member of staff or a student - full or part-time; from all departments/Schools; or whether someone has a particular interest in one or more equality strand(s) - see below).
Minimum Training requirements (for staff):
- Completion of the basic e-learning package on equality and diversity

The main equality stands are: race/ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, age, religion or belief.