Equality matters
EEO Newletter - Issue 3, March 2015
Welcome
EEO Update
Welcome back,
we all seem to
be gearing up for
another busy year.
While 2014 was a
great celebration
anniversary year
for the University,
turning 50 means
the University has entered a new phase
that will bring greater expectations of
organisational maturity and new challenges.
EEO Assessment
We begin this next phase at a time of
uncertainty and change in the global tertiary
sector. These changes are likely to be felt
by each and every one of us. The nature of
this global tertiary transformation is still
evolving, but we can be certain of a few
things: we need to be more open, flexible
and cooperative; and to go about our work
more efficiently and collaboratively; we need
to show excellence in our research, teaching
and service provision so that we attract and
retain top students and staff in this highly
competitive environment; we also need to be
strong in our leadership and delivering on our
responsibilities.
2015 will provide an opportunity to better
understand our organisational culture, who
we are, what we value and the way we need
to do things around here. As individuals
we need to be current in our thinking and
practices to keep pace with change. I
encourage you to identify your strengths, any
areas in need of development and your career
directions, and to work with others to achieve
these aspirations.
I look forward to working with you in 2015.
In the words of our new Vice-Chancellor we
are ‘moving from a good university to a great
university’
Anna Bounds
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Operations)
Thanks to everyone who took part in
the EEO Assessment over 2013-2014.
This assessment was part of our
EEO Programme, the latter is a legal
requirement. The EEO Programme
can be accessed at http://www.
waikato.ac.nz/pod/eeo/index.shtml
Legislation
Being a good employer
Strategy - ko te tangata
EEO Policy & Programme
University Plans (Workforce; Maori; Pacific)
Attractiveness to women, Maori, and Pacific peoples
Equal Employment Opportunities
at the University of Waikato
Removing barriers to participation
Representation and diversity
The assessment included a Career
Leadership Development
Flexible working options
Progression Survey of staff and
Career development
senior leaders in the University, as
Work/life balance
well as the Staff Engagement Survey
(2014) and compiling a university
staff profile across gender, ethnicity
and seniority. The findings of the assessment will inform EEO professional learning activities
and the development of EEO indicators against which progress can be monitored. A report on
the Career Progression Survey is available on http://www.waikato.ac.nz/pod/eeo/index.shtml
and the gender responses to the Staff Engagement Survey 2014 are available at http://www.
waikato.ac.nz/pod/eeo/index.shtml
The assessment identified several areas of improvement on EEO issues which will be
developed over 2015 and EEO professional development opportunities (TBA).
Congratulations to our new Professors: Deborah Fraser (FEDU); Priya Kurian (FASS);
Linda Nikora (FASS).
What are you doing for your leadership development in 2015?
PG Cert Leadership in Higher Education – for
Academic and General staff above Level 5
EEO groups should consider the Post
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Higher
Education. Developed specifically as a
professional learning qualification for staff
(and partner institutions), this course is now
in its fifth year and proving to be a great
success. There are many examples where
completion of the course has resulted in
career advancement. The course is for both
academic and general staff. See http://www.
waikato.ac.nz/pod/postgradcert/index.shtml
and register as soon as possible. You will
need to fill out a staff fees concession
form. Welcome to your leadership
development journey!
Kaitiaki Programme
Is for new and emerging leaders who have
leadership aspirations and the potential
to develop as leaders. Graduates of this
programme may be eligible to continue their
leadership learning by enrolling in the PG
Cert Leadership in Higher Education. See
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/pod/leadership/
kaitiaki.shtml for more information.
New Zealand Women in Leadership programmes
(NZWiL)
The dates of the 2015 NZWiL will be 22-26
June (academic programme) and 24-28
August (general staff programme). As usual
both programmes will be residential and
held in Wellington. Details of the method
of application and selection criteria have
been sent out to eligible staff. See http://
www.waikato.ac.nz/pod/wil/vccwil.shtml for
further information.
Lousie Tainui (SMPD) key note speaker Women in Leadership Day,
2014, currently enrolled in PG Cert Leadership in Higher Education.
Professional and Organisational Development
Building organisational capacity and individual capability
Equality matters
Profiling Dr Laura Haughey
Dr Laura Haughey moved to New Zealand
from the North of England in January 2014
to the University of Waikato to take up the
position as Lecturer in the Theatre Studies
Programme. She comes from a background of
working within a Deaf led theatre company
in the UK, which toured both nationally and
internationally, and for the last 10 years
has been Artistic Director of the multiarts company ‘Equal Voices Arts’ (www.
equalvoices.co.uk). Further detail about
the workshops may be found at http://
www.equalvoices.co.uk/blog/sign-theatreworkshops-in-hamilton-new-zealand/
Laura’s research interests include inclusive
theatre practice and as part of a university
funded research project, she has set up three
taster community workshops to explore
Sign Theatre and physical storytelling. The
workshops will be NZSL interpreted and
will explore methods of working bilingually
through the actor’s body. Laura is very
grateful to Deaf Aotearoa for their support
and guidance in setting up these workshops,
which begin on February 17th at the
Gallagher Academy of the Performing Arts.
For further information please contact
[email protected].
Laura will also be holding auditions in March
2015 for an inclusive theatre ensemble which
will hopefully include Deaf, hearing, disabled
and non-disabled performers. This work
will draw from Laura’s previous experience
and explore modes of sign theatre and how
manual languages can inform physicality and
communication on stage.
Support for Working
Parents
Support for Working Parents is an
informal group on campus that provides
peer mentoring for working parents. The
aim of the group is to bring together
the collective wisdom of parents
with children of all ages to provide an
accessible network of support. The Group
Announcements – for
your 2015 calendar
Women in Leadership
Day in 2015 will be
held on Thursday
27th August
is organised by Hariet Waffenschmidt
(Digital Marketing Adviser), Sonya
Saunders (Group Manager – Student
Careers & Graduate Development) and
Renée Boyer (Group Manager - Student
and Faculty Academic Services).
A closed LinkedIn group has also been set
up for members to connect online. “We
General Staff Day in
2015 will be held on
Wednesday
11th November
Opportunity to learn
sign language
If you are interested in learning sign
language- contact [email protected].
The eight week course runs for two hours
one evening a week and is held locally at
Fraser High School. Fees will be paid by
the University for the first six people who
register interest.
NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE
(BEGINNERS)
When: Tuesday : 6:30-8:30pm
– starts 10 Feb (8 wks)
Where: Fraser High School
Tutor: Rose Brouwers-Wilson
are currently working on web resources
covering topics such as pregnancy, parental
leave, returning to work, choosing childcare
and starting school” says Renée Boyer.
For more information email
[email protected]
Maureen Marra
I [email protected] I Ext. 8734
Professional and Organisational Development
Building organisational capacity and individual capability