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- 1. How do we achieve equal representation in the Workplace? The Athena Swan Charter: Recognising the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all Jane Whild, 4th April 201
- 2. Athena Swan Charter – History https://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan/ • Offered by the Equality Challenge Unit, a Charity • Introduced in 2005 • For advancing the careers of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) • Expanded in 2015 • To include arts, humanities, social sciences, business & Law (AHSSBL) • For women and men (where appropriate), staff and students
- 3. Athena Swan Charter – 10 Principles By being part of Athena SWAN, institutions are committing to a progressive charter; adopting these principles within their policies, practices, action plans and culture. 1. HE will benefit when talents of all staff are equally represented 2. We commit to advancing gender equality in academia 3. We commit to addressing unequal gender representation across academic disciplines and professional and support functions. 4. We commit to tackling the gender pay gap.
- 4. Athena Swan Charter – 10 Principles 5. We commit to removing the obstacles faced by women 6. We commit to addressing the negative consequences of using short-term contracts 7. We commit to tackling the discriminatory treatment often experienced by trans people. 8. We demand commitment and action from all levels, esp. from senior roles. 9. We commit to making and mainstreaming sustainable structural and cultural changes to advance gender equality 10. We commit to considering the intersection of gender and other factors wherever possible.
- 5. Athena Swan Charter- Aims • To drive forward cultural and systemic changes • Through an Outcome-focused programme • Award submission involves conducting an institutional review and creating an plan • Using an Evidence-based process • Institutional data is collected and analysed in relation to : • representation, including recruitment and selection • progression of students into academia • journey through career milestones • working environment for all staff
- 6. Athena Swan Charter- The Facts
- 7. Athena Swan Charter- The Facts
- 8. Athena Swan Charter- The Facts
- 9. Athena Swan Charter- The Facts
- 10. ECU Blog Sarah Osh, Policy Project Assistant 08/03/2018