South East Technological University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse campus community that promotes and advances equality, respects and values diversity, and develops a culture in which the human rights and dignity of all students and staff are recognised and respected.
All members of the SETU community are responsible for creating a culture which values equality, diversity and inclusion, and for treating each other with respect and dignity.
Office for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
To support this endeavor, SETU has established the Office for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, led by the Vice-President for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Dr. Allison Kenneally. This office is responsible for leading, devising and implementing EDI policies, strategies and actions in line with national and sectoral imperatives, legislative requirements, and best practice internationally.
You can contact this office at [email protected] or [email protected]
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
South East Technological University Governing Body has established an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Governing Body from which it derives its authority and to which it regularly reports. The purpose of the committee is to assist and advise the Governing Body in the performance of its functions by providing governance and oversight which will achieved by reviewing reports and assurances received from the President and the SETU Executive Management Team. The committee will also provide guidance and direction on policy matters associated the achievement of EDI objectives across the university. The Governing Body has appointed Ms Ruth Beadle to be the Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Ending Sexual Violence, Prevention and Support (ESP) Committee
SETU’s ESP Committee oversees the implementation of the Framework for Consent in HEIs; Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive: Ending Sexual Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Membership comprises of key stakeholders including academics, student support services, EDI, the Student’s Union, HR and external specialist agencies. The vision of the Framework is to ensure an institutional campus culture which is safe, respectful and supportive.
Other University EDI Groups include:
- Athena Swan Self Assessment Team
- University of Sanctuary Working Group
- Race Equality Forum
- Staff & Student disability Network
- Staff LGBTQ+ Network