Forum - 13 October 2010

The following papers were circulated for the meeting of the VC’s Engagement & Consultation Forum on 13 October 2010:

Agenda for this meeting
Minutes of the previous meeting
Action Plans: a sample of the format we propose to use.
The GEM Report on the experiences of disabled staff at Salford
Proposals on the ‘soft launch’ of a new set of policy & procedures on how to tackle bullying & harassment
New guidance adopted by Finance on equality and procurement
Academic Misconduct: a paper put to Learning & Teaching Enhancement Committee
Gender equality and managing academic workloads: a summary prepared by Prof Barrett
ECU Briefing on the Equality Act 2010: proposals for action prepared by Governance Services Unit

The following documents are referred to in the main report. They are provided here as background information; but will not be circulated at the meeting:

Staff Disability Disclosure Form
LMU - Managers’ Handbook and Guide to Good Practice
Employers’ guide to mentally healthy workplaces