Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 76.52
Liaison Maria Kirrane
Submission Date July 28, 2022

STARS v2.2

University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.56 / 2.00 Maria Kirrane
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
The UCC Equality Committee has been in place for over 20 years. The aim of the committee is "promoting equality of access and equality in employment and opportunity for staff and students of UCC, for overseeing the implementation of Equality Legislation in the University and for making recommendations to the University Management Team on all matters relating to Equality." The Committee membership is representative of the academic, administrative and operational units within the university as well as the Student's Union.
In 2016, an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Unit was established under the office of the Deputy President and Registrar. The purpose of the unit is to lead on the development and delivery of the EDI strategy across UCC.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Some

Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Most

Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Most

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
EDI in HE (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education) is an online training programme open to all UCC staff and faculty. Module topics cover ‘Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion’, Recruitment and Selection’, ‘Meeting the Needs of Diverse Students in teaching and Learning Settings’, and ‘Putting Policy into Practice’. Each section contains video and multimedia stories and scenarios including interactive quizzes, and online instant assessments to offer staff valuable feedback on their learning. By using this interactive and multimedia resource, staff will have the opportunity to consider and reflect on the part they play in building an inclusive culture across the university sector.
Additionally the EDI Unit it has a dedicated training hub https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/hub/.
In this area, you can find training and information on a range of EDI-related topics and areas, such as Race and Racism, Neurodiversity and LGBTI matter to implementing the Public Sector Duty in Ireland. The content ranges from short, informational videos and text, links to information sessions to specific topic training modules.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
PA_5_Diversity_and_Equity_Coordination_Supporting_Information.docx

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UCC Equality Committee https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/equalitycommittee/

UCC Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/policies/recruitment/equal-opportunities/

UCC Policy on Equality in Recruitment https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/about/policies/uccpolicies/

UCC Code of practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities
https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/policies/recruitment/codeofpracticeontheemploymentofpeoplewithdisabilities/

Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity at work
https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/edi/edidocuments/DRRD-1Dec2020(final).pdf

UCC Gender Identity and Expression Policy
https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/giep/

https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/hub/

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