Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Rebecca Eves

2022 saw Cuth’s form a new committee dedicated to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. A joint venture between The Society and the JCR, the EDI Committee seeks to improve inclusion by developing and promoting EDI initiatives and overseeing the work done within the college to ensure it is carried out with EDI matters in mind. Cuth’s is already an inclusive, welcoming college, but a desire for continuous improvement has led to this development.

The Committee’s membership includes: •Vice-Principal (or other College Officer when necessary), •President of the Society, •Postgraduate and Mature Students’ President, •JCR Working Class Students Representative, •JCR LGBTQ+ Representative, •JCR International Representative, •JCR Students with Disabilities Representative, •JCR Local Students Representative, and •JCR Ethnic Minorities Representative. •College Chaplain •A staff member from St Cuthbert’s Society teams (operations, catering, housekeeping, residential services assistants) as required. And a member of the Senior Common Room. Meeting twice a term, the Committee already has initiatives underway, including the creation of an online gateway for all EDI-related resources and a consultation survey on inclusivity and diversity at Cuth’s. It is also working with the University’s central EDI team on rolling out training for staff and students.