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University’s Strategic Aims

University’s Strategic Aims. Include: To work with staff, students and stakeholders to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity and equality of opportunity To provide an environment of mutual respect where staff are highly valued. Initial Response to Legislation.

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University’s Strategic Aims

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  1. University’s Strategic Aims Include: • To work with staff, students and stakeholders to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity and equality of opportunity • To provide an environment of mutual respect where staff are highly valued

  2. Initial Response to Legislation • Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 • Procedural change? Yes • Cultural change? No

  3. Raising Confidence About Sexuality Issues • Policy on Sexual Orientation 2004/05 • Staff Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Focus Group • Student LGBT group

  4. Research Initiatives • Catherine Donovan: Research on domestic violence in same-sex relationships • Elizabeth Atkinson and Renee DePalma: Research on exploring approaches to LGBT equality in schools

  5. Next Steps • Address inconsistency across institution • Continue to embed LGBT equality • Began monitoring in staff survey March 07 • Strengthen links with City

  6. Missed Opportunities • Sunderland not seen as diverse and inclusive • LGBT community not attracted to study, work and invest in the North East • Benefits being lost

  7. Way Forward • Sunderland LGBT Independent Advisory Group • Not just institutional improvement • City needs to promote LGBT inclusivity • Build on and champion good practice • Work to re-brand city and region

  8. Vision An inclusive and supportive environment that enriches our lives and enables all of us to achieve our potential.

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