Governance Structures

UCC is committed to ensuring that its work to prevent and respond to sexual violence and harassment is supported by effective governance, oversight and accountability structures. In line with the HEA’s Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Framework, UCC continues to strengthen its approach to governance and accountability to support a coordinated, whole-university approach to prevention, support, reporting, education and cultural change.

Cross-University ESVH Working Group was established in 2022 within the remit of the Deputy President and Registrar's Office.

The EDI Office is currently overseeing the re-establishment of a dedicated ESVH Sub-Committee, which will provide strategic oversight of the University’s work in this area. The Committee will support the implementation of ESVH initiatives and action plans, monitor progress and help ensure that UCC continues to meet its commitments to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all members of the University community.

Once established, the ESVH Sub-Committee will report through existing EDI governance structures directly to the EDI Sub-Committee of the University Leadership Team.

If you have any questions about the status of the ESVH Sub-Committee, please contact esvh@ucc.ie

Reporting

If you would like to disclose an incident, follow the steps below:

UCC STAFF:

1. Informal and Anonymous Reporting - see the Speak Out online reporting tool. Please note that disclosing through Speak Out will not initiate any action on your behalf by the University or anyone else; however, your report will help us understand the patterns and review our policies and procedures.
2. Informal and Local Resolution - please refer to Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity at Work (2020), pp. 11-20.You can contact staffwellbeing@ucc.ie and/or EDI Office at esvh@ucc.ie for information, confidential advice and/or support.
   
3. Formal Complaint and Investigation - please refer to Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity at Work (2020), pp. 11-20. You can contact staffwellbeing@ucc.ie and/or EDI Office at esvh@ucc.ie for information, confidential advice and/or support.
4. If you require immediate psychological and other support, please GO HERE.

UCC STUDENTS:

1. Informal and Anonymous Reporting - see the Speak Out online reporting tool. Please note that disclosing through Speak Out will not initiate any action on your behalf by the University or anyone else; however, your report will help us understand the patterns and review our policies and procedures.
2. Informal and Local Resolution - Please contact campuswatch@ucc.ie and/or EDI Office at esvh@ucc.ie for information, confidential advice and/or support.
   
3. Formal Complaint and Investigation - Please contact campuswatch@ucc.ie and/or EDI Office at esvh@ucc.ie for information, confidential advice and/or support.
4. If you require immediate psychological and other support, please GO HERE.

UCC’s Student Rules set out the standards of conduct expected of all registered UCC students, whether on or off campus, including while on placement or studying abroad. 

UCC Contractors, General Public (for reporting SVH incidents involving UCC staff or students):

1. Informal and Anonymous Reporting - see the Speak Out online reporting tool. Please note that disclosing through Speak Out will not initiate any action on your behalf by the University or anyone else; however, your report will help us understand the patterns and review our policies and procedures.
2. Formal Complaint and Investigation - Please contact hrqueries@ucc.ie for all incidents involving UCC staff members, and campuswatch@ucc.ie for all incidents involving UCC students. You may also contact EDI Office in confidence at esvh@ucc.ie.
3. If you require immediate psychological and other support, please GO HERE.