| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.12 |
| Liaison | Richard Manton |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2024 |
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Richard
Manton Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office |
Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
The Athena SWAN charter is a framework that is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality in higher education and research. The charter launched in Ireland in 2015 with a specific remit to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment. The charter has since been expanded to include arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL) and staff working in professional, managerial and support roles (PMSS). The framework also now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, including consideration of the experience of trans staff and students, as well as the underrepresentation of men in particular disciplines. The Athena SWAN Bronze, Silver and Gold awards testify to institutions’ and departments’ success in advancing these goals.
https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter
https://hea.ie/policy/gender/athena-swan/
Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of employees and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
University of Galway signed up to the Athena SWAN charter in 2015. As of 2024, University of Galway been accredited with an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, and 11 out of our 18 schools hold individual Athena SWAN Awards. In 2022, the School of Engineering became the first school of engineering to achieve a Silver Award. Find out more about Athena SWAN at the University of Galway here.
Several interventions were introduced in response to issues raised through our 2023 Athena Swan survey, some of which are outlined at the link below. One of the core benefits of Athena Swan is that all actions are evidence-based and grounded in quantitative and qualitative analysis. This ensures that we are responding to the felt needs of staff on the ground.
Another advantage is that Athena Swan is based on a four-year cycle which can enable the Institutional Self Assessment Team (SAT) to drive programs and initiatives that may have been in the planning phase for some time within a timely manner. As a result, the Institutional SAT and the OVPEDI have been working with colleagues across the University in units, including Human Resources, the office of the Deputy President and Registrar and others, to implement large and small-scale actions, interventions and programmes. Some examples are included at the link below.
See here for 23/24 diversity metrics:
Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
By email communication to colleagues across the University followed by the President’s all staff email announcing the achievement of the institutional Athena SWAN award. The results are posted on the University of Galway website. The President also hosted a celebratory event for the institution, Self-Assessment Team. Press releases were also prepared and circulated.
Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
Website URL where the diversity and equity assessment report or summary is publicly posted:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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