Discussion on gender and career progression in colleges
 
Discussion on gender and career progression in colleges

Tuesday 26 September 2017

1300-1530
Event Details
26/09/2017
13:00 - 15:30
College Development Network
Argyll Court
Castle Business Park
Stirling
FK9 4TY

Summary

ECU is holding the event, with the support of the SFC and CDN, to have a conversation with the sector on current policy in relation to gender and staff. ECU hopes to gather relevant views and produce initial recommendations of how to enhance, support and encourage staff progression as related to:

Strategic aim #14 on staff progression within SFC’s Gender Action Plan (GAP).

SFC’s second Equality Outcome on staff equality.

ECU’s staff equality project.

Institutional policy and activity.

The recommendations will be forwarded for consideration by ECU, colleges and SFC.

Attendees will discuss the question:

“What are the key barriers to staff career progression in colleges in relation to gender equality, and what specific steps can be taken by institutions, SFC and/or ECU to tackle these barriers and support, enhance and encourage improved career progression outcomes?”

Who should attend

The aim is for this to be an inclusive conversation, drawing input and evidence from relevant groups and role-holders, in particular:

  • Senior staff with oversight of equality, HR or implementation of the GAP
  • Equality and diversity leads
  • HR staff
  • GAP leads.

Aims

The overall aims of the session is to consult with the college sector on developing practice to support wider gender policy with a view to developing sector wide resources, support and practice.