Introduction

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What is the context?

Data collection from staff and students is crucial for informing the University's work in the areas of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB). UCC is committed to conducting bi-annual all-staff and all-student EDI consultations (EDI Framework Action Plan, 2.11). Since 2018, three have taken place with the details available in the History section.

What are the aims of the EDI Consultation?

By sharing your views and experiences, you will help us identify areas where the University can improve and build on good practices.   See History of EDI Consultation at UCC, and Results for an overview of the impact that this data collection has had on working life in the University.

Who is responsible for the consultation?

The survey and EDI Gathering were developed and are administered by UCC’s EDI Unit.  The EDI Unit team would like to acknowledge the contributions of the many UCC staff who provided important feedback during the development of the EDI Consultation. 

The University's ULT EDIB Sub-Committee oversees and approves the development of this consultation. 

Who should take part?

Staff Survey:

The EDI "Values and Culture" Staff Survey is available to all University employees, regardless of their role.  We encourage Heads of Schools/Units and Managers to make a special effort to ensure that colleagues who work part-time, on hourly occasional contracts, or in roles with limited reliance on email (e.g. security, grounds staff) are made aware of this consultation, have access to the survey link, and are encouraged to share their views. 

Student Survey:

The EDI Student Survey is for all students of the University, regardless of the study mode or programme type. We encourage Heads of Schools/Departments to ensure their undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as visiting students are made aware of this consultation, have access to the survey link, and are encouraged to share their views. 

EDI Gathering

Representatives of diverse staff and student groups will be invited to take part. 

Who is my data going to be protected?

The University's Social Research Ethics Committee (SREC) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees and approves the ethics and data protection documentation. Visit Data Protection section for more information. 

How is the data going to be used?

Consultation findings will inform future policies and initiatives related to equality, diversity and inclusion. Results will play a crucial role in evaluating progress and impact on multiple actions and KPIs. Summary reports of results will be circulated in line with the ethics and data protection agreements.  Athena Swan applicants will have access to School-level disaggregated data reports to aid their self-assessment.

 Visit Data Protection section for more information. Visit Results for selected findings of previous staff consultations and History for the examples of impact achieved.