Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Our equity diversity & inclusion vision
Business School strives to provide a vibrant, safe, and equitable environment for education, research, and engagement that embraces diversity and treats all people with dignity and respect. We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to building a globally engaged, high impact, and academically-rigorous business school and achieving the university’s 2025 strategic priories. We are committed to reducing systematic barriers to opportunities available in the faculty, the university, and society and to supporting our students and staff to be the best they can be and contribute to building a better, more sustainable future.
Acknowledgement of Country
Business School is located on the unceded territory of the Bedegal (Kensington campus) and Gadigal (City Campus) people, who are the Traditional Owners of the lands where each campus of is situated.
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Our priorities
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Our Business School EDI Committee is responsible for facilitating, supporting, and creating initiatives, programs, guidelinesand activities to empower all to feel safe, included and respected. We collaborate with other EDI groups to ensure that everyone has equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of background, show leadership and benefit from others' initiatives and best practices. The Faculty representatives are the key point of contact for all EDI-related matters across each School and Unit.
Committee members
The EDI Committee currently consists of members who are each passionate about developing an even more diverse and inclusive Business School.
The EDI Committee Members are as follows:
Associate ProfessorElvira Sojli (Chair) School of Banking and Finance Courtney Wright Director, Career Accelerator Professor Frederik Anseel, Senior Deputy Dean Senior Deputy Dean (Academic) Caitlyn McLoughlin(standing invitation) Manager, Access, Equity and Inclusion Rhiannon Tout Faculty EDI Officer Dr Veronica Jiang School of Marketing, Academic Disability Advisor Melinda Tunbridge HR Faculty Partner Alison Brown External Engagement Faculty Partner Dr Mairead O' Connor School of Information Systems and Technology Management Dr Sarah Walker School of Economics Dr Poon Leung School of Risk and Actuarial Studies DrStuart Taylor School of Accounting, Audit and Taxation Dr Junbum Kwon School of Marketing Dr Melodie Cartel School of Management and Governance Associate Professor Elise Payzan-LeNestour School of Banking and Finance Kristen Versitano Deputy Faculty Executive Director Elena Holland Senior Industry Officer, CA Winnie Yip Engagement Officer, CA Rebecca Harcourt Indigenous Business Education Manager Ashton Chan Student Services Business Partner Representative Claudia Crosariol Head of Program Operations, AGSM Representative Professor Nitika Garg School of Marketing, SDG Steerco Faculty Representative Dr Rachida Ouysse
Associate Professor Jae Kyung WooWomen in Research Network Faculty Representative (Observer) Alex Sanderson Engagement and Outreach Project Administrator Shilpa Balaj Business Student Representative (Undergraduate) Nathan Bleier Business Student Representative (affiliated society or club) Ling Qin Business Student Representative (HDR) Mariessa Lai Business Student Representative (Postgraduate) Saul Brady Business Student Representative (Graduate) -
As highlighted through our Business School 2021+ strategy, the Business School acknowledges the importance of educating future leaders in responsible business practice and is committed to both the United Nations (PRME) and (SDGs).
As a signatory to the UN PRME since 2010, the Business School submits a Sharing Information on Progress (or SIP) Report every two years. These reports provide a snapshot of our progress against the six PRME themes, across the areas of teaching, research and engagement. The highlights the tremendous accomplishments of the Business School and broader University in delivering against both the PRME and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The PRME underpin “a process of continuous improvement among institutions of management education in order to develop a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century” (Laasch& Conaway, 2014), in recognition of the role that educational institutionshave toplay in this regard.
The umbrella term “responsible management” encompasses three underlying domains – sustainability, responsibility and ethics (Laasch& Conaway, 2014), which in turn draw on distinct but complementary fields of scholarship:
- Sustainabilityis taken to mean those practices, processes and institutions that support the long-term wellbeing of societies, economies and future generations, along with the natural environments within which they are situated
- Responsibilityencompasses corporate and individual responsibility towards a range of stakeholders for the economic, social and environmental impacts of business practices
- Ethicsis underpinned by the discipline of moral philosophy and is concerned with practices judged to be right or good. It hence has a normative component
Reference:Laasch, O., & Conaway, R. (2014). Principles of Responsible Management: Global Sustainability, Responsibility, and Ethics: Cengage Learning.
For more information, contact BUSEDI@unsw.edu.au
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In line with ’s Strategic Priority for Social Impact, has embedded the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations States in 2015 in its strategy. Business School has established the SDG Committee to develop, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and communicate the Business School’s engagement with the SDGs.
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Committee members
The SDG Committee members are as follows:
Frederik Anseel
Senior Deputy Dean (Academic) (standing invitation)
Nitika Garg
Sustainable Development Goals Chair
Elvira Sojli
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Chair (standing invite)
William Syddall
Head, Environmental Sustainability (standing invite)
Kristen Versitano
Deputy Faculty Executive Director (standing invite)
Rebecca Martin
Project Manager Sustainability Reporting
Rhiannon Tout
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Toni Hodge
Nominated academic or professional staff member from Research
Christine Mathies Nominated academic or professional staff member from Education (UG)
Jinki Trevillian
Education (PG)
Helen Kang
Research (HDR)
Lisa Hunter-Smith
CASE
Alison Brown
External Engagement Faculty Partner
Suzie Longstaff AGSM
Claudia Crosariol
AGSM
Janis Wardrop
CSI
George Joukhadar
School of Information Systems and Technology
Fanghua Li
School of Economics
Francesco Ungolo
School of Risk and Actuarial Studies
Nicole Ang
School of Accounting, Audit and Taxation
Veronica Jiang School of Marketing
Jacqueline Mees-Buss School of Management and Governance
School of Banking and Finance
Ann Kayis-Kumar
Tax and Business Advisory Clinic
Philanthropy
Ruvindri Ediriweera
Business Student Representative (UG)
Neaz Mujeri
Business Student Representative (PG)
Business Student Representative (HDR)
Giovanni Janitra
Business Student Representative (MBA)
Nicole Keehan
Secretary
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The Business Schoolguidelines for achievement relative to opportunity (ARO)enable staff to have the impacts of the Australian Bushfires 2019 and COVID-19 considered when discussing achievements that they have made during this time.
also provides general guidelines for achievement relative to opportunity and performance evidence (ROPE).
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TheBusiness school classroom inclusivity guidelineshave been co-designed to inform inclusive classroom practice and reflect current research and best practices across the equity, diversity, and inclusion field. Research indicates that students are more likely to flourish academically and personally in academic settings that acknowledge and respect their personal experiences, identities, and backgrounds.
The Business School will continue to update these guidelines based on feedback from staff and students.
The Business School Digital Accessibility Guide for Learning extends the aforementioned Guidelines to enhance accessibility in online and blended learning environments. By providing accessible materials, instructors help create an inclusive and welcoming digital environment for every student, as well as eliminate barriers to student success.
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The Business School strives to ensure that every student is empowered to have equal access to education. We believe that everyone has the right to an education, and to reach their academic potential, we want to increase underrepresented students' access to .
The Business School is proud to partner withand providesto make University entry more equitable.The Business School also extends a textbook equity scheme to first-year students experiencing financial hardship and provides additional belonging and transitional support in partnership with Student Engagement.
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The Business School wants Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex students and staff to fulfill their potential and enjoy being at without experiencing any sense of alienation ill-treatment from fellow staff or students. Being a safe and inclusive environment is fundamental to who we are as a Business School.
TheNetwork aims to ensure is a safe and welcoming place for all LGBTIQ+ Staff and Students, and the Business School is well represented in the membership of ALLY@. The ALLY training program aims to make an excellent place for everybody by reducing barriers of fear and ignorance that lead to prejudice and discrimination.
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Business SchoolInitiatives include:
- Pride@AGSMNetwork
- AGSM LGBTQILeaders Scholarships
- Future Business Leaders for Equality (a jointinitiative with Sydney University Pride Network)
recently published gender affirmation guidelines forand.
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We have a zero-tolerance for sexual harassment and assault at . The First Responders are students and staff trained to offer confidential support to individuals experiencing any form of sexual assault or harassment, whether you've been directly affected, are a witness to an incident, or a support person. First Responders are not counsellors but will provide guidance. They understand that reporting sexual misconduct can be difficult; should someone choose to make a formal report, a First Responder can help, or they can complete a report on someone's behalf.
For more information, find aFirst Responderor go tothe .
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Business School emphasises the importance of health and wellbeing for all our staff and students. We are committed to sustaining a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where there is access to knowledge, services, and support for health and wellbeing. Our staff and students can and do use a wide range of services offered by the university.
For staff
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For students
support and resources:
- Business School student support
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Support in the community
- Callon1300 22 4636
- Make an appointment with a local (GP)
- Callon13 1114
Where to access self-help
- Theprovides free online mental health programs such as.Access is throughthe.
- provides free online screening tools and mental health programs for anxiety and depression.
- provides free and low-cost online cognitive behavioural therapy programs for anxiety and depression and stress management.
For additional community and self-help resources, refer to theBusiness School classroom inclusivity guidelines.
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The Business School is committed to the idea that fairness requires equality of access and opportunity. provides a range of support to students to manage the demands of university and a health condition, learning disability, mental health issues, or other personal circumstances impacting their studies. Once registered withstudents may be eligible for a range of support or educational adjustments.
staff also have accessto servicesto address issues with their own disability. Teaching staff can also access a range of resources to assist them to tailor their teaching for students who may have a disability.
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The Business Schoolcomprisesan incredibly diverse group of people. The Faculty iscommittedto culturalandlinguisticdiversity andstrives toprovidea culturally inclusive environmentinwhich studentsand staffcanfreely express who they are, their opinions and points of viewand fullyparticipatein teaching, learning, work and social activities,and feel safe from abuse,harassment,or unfair criticism.
We are creating a culturally inclusive culture in which: students can contribute to creating more inclusive classrooms, achieve better academic results, experience enhanced career prospects; and all staff can interact more fully with other staff and students, and can extend and develop their cultural knowledge, and we benefit from culturally diverse staff and students through experiencing broader perspectives, new knowledge, and understanding.
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Anti-racism policy
Business School offers a workplace and learning environment that aims to ensure individuals and groups are not disadvantaged due to their background including race, nationality, descent, ethnicity, ethno-religious or national origin. For more information, see 's.
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