Griffith Pride Committee

Terms of Reference

These terms of reference have been established to promote equality and inclusion for students and staff who are people of diverse genders, bodies and sexualities (DGBS/LGBTQIA+), and to value this diversity within the Griffith University community.

• Provide advice to the Griffith University Equity Committee and its subcommittees on matters related to body, gender and sexuality (LGBTQIA+) diversity and inclusion;
• Facilitate consultation with the Griffith community to ensure progress on body, gender and sexuality (LGBTQIA+) diversity and inclusion;
• Contribute to and advise Equity Committee on the development, implementation and evaluation of the Griffith Pride Action Plan by –
  • contributing to Griffith applications for the Australian Workplace Equality Index;
  • evaluating relevant data, policies, systems, procedures and resources as relevant to the Griffith Pride Action Plan;
  • identifying areas of concern or emerging issues related to the Griffith Pride Action Plan; and
  • prioritising and proposing strategies to align with the overall goals of the Griffith Pride Action Plan.
• Provide leadership to the Griffith Ally Network by -
  • defining requirements and expectations as a Griffith Ally;
  • aligning the network objectives with the Griffith Pride Action Plan;
  • facilitating feedback and communication through the network; and
  • encouraging engagement with Griffith Pride events, programs and other initiatives.

Group membership

Membership is held for two years and comprises:

• Chair
• Ex officio –
  • Senior Lead (Inclusion and Development); and
  • A staff member to represent student equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Other members including –
  • At least one member of staff from each of the Academic Groups;
  • At least one member of staff from an Element outside of the Academic Groups; and
  • At least two student representatives who are members of the Griffith Ally Network.