Lack of Diversity at Work Dr Marcia Wilson

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(Lack of) Diversity at Work Dr Marcia Wilson Acting Executive Dean University of East

(Lack of) Diversity at Work Dr Marcia Wilson Acting Executive Dean University of East London

Guiding principles of the REC • Racial inequalities are prevalent throughout HE • UK

Guiding principles of the REC • Racial inequalities are prevalent throughout HE • UK HE cannot reach it’s full potential unless it can benefit from the talents of the whole population and until individuals from all ethnic backgrounds can benefit equally from the opportunities it affords • To achieve a long term institutional culture change, avoiding the deficit model • BAME staff and student are not a homogenous group • Intersectionality of staff and students – we have multiple identities!

Across the sector…

Across the sector…

Across the sector…

Across the sector…

What is needed to take steps in addressing the inequalities? • Strong leadership •

What is needed to take steps in addressing the inequalities? • Strong leadership • Having conversations about race and changing the culture • Developing racially diverse and inclusive environments • Getting the evidence and analysing the data • Understanding what works

Staff & student perspectives • Lack of HE role models representing all ethnic groups

Staff & student perspectives • Lack of HE role models representing all ethnic groups 87% • Lack of diverse senior leaders 78% • Curriculum delivery 82% • Lower socioeconomic background 75% • Lack of diversity of ethnicity among senior staff 79% • Institutional culture and leadership 72% • Curriculum design 77% • Lack of role models 72%

Learning and Teaching / Curriculum • Resources • How do we ensure that there

Learning and Teaching / Curriculum • Resources • How do we ensure that there is diversity within our curriculum content and delivery? • How do we ensure that there is diversity in the resources to inform what we teach? • How do we ensure we have diversity within our teams?

Reflections on the REC for institutional equity

Reflections on the REC for institutional equity

Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening!

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