Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the Committee established?

The Committee was established in October 2003 and is chaired by Dr Christine Bovis-Cnossen, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication.

Q.What do members of the Equal Opportunities Committee aim to do?

By meeting on a regular basis, members consider all matters relating to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and aim to identify the affective and most appropriate way to implement the Equal Opportunities and Diversity within the University .

Q. Who does the Equal Opportunities Committee report to?

The Committee reports to the Strategic Management Group.

Q. How can I have an input into the Committee?

Members of staff and students are encouraged to feed issues into the Committee through any of the Committee members or alternatively through HR or the Strategic Planning and Research Support Unit

Q. Who can I contact for further information?

If you would like further information about the work of the Equal Opportunities Committee or if you would like to submit an agenda item for consideration, please contact the Secretary of the Committee.

Q. Is the University a member of the Equal Opportunities Commission's Equality Exchange?

Yes Queen Margaret University is a fully subscribed member of the Equality Exchange.

Q. How can I find out more about Equal Opportunities legislation, policy and inititiaves?

We have a good source of external links which are accessible via this website.