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A/8.7 Cultural diversity and anti-racism policy |
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8.7.1 Principles 8.7.1 PrinciplesConsistent with its equal opportunity and diversity policy ( A/8.4 ) and the QUT Reconciliation Statement ( A/8.3 ), QUT’s approach to cultural diversity and anti-racism:
8.7.2 Responsibilities and commitments(a) Organisational culture and environment QUT will take all reasonable steps to provide and support a culturally diverse and inclusive work, study and research environment. A culturally diverse community is characterised by a wide range of traditions, languages, beliefs, values, ideas and practices. Consistent with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and with Australian law, the University will make every effort to ensure staff and students are aware of their rights to have their cultural identity respected and to be free of discrimination. All members of the University community have an individual responsibility to ensure that their interactions and activities with cultures, other than their own, affirm diversity and are anti-racist. The University will provide opportunities to increase respect for cultural diversity, such as training, events, inter-cultural interaction, promotional materials and open debate, and ensure that decision-making structures are inclusive. Through strategic planning, QUT will monitor its progress towards being a culturally-inclusive environment. Any complaints that may arise on cultural, ethnic or racial grounds will be resolved by the University using established processes (see A/6.1 and A/8.5 ). (b) Human resources Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring the workplace and study environment is culturally inclusive and free from race discrimination and harassment. QUT will facilitate cross-cultural competencies by providing professional development and learning opportunities for staff and will recognise those who develop their skills and knowledge in this area. The University will also support managers and supervisors with their culturally inclusive responsibilities and monitor their effectiveness in fulfilling these responsibilities, as well as providing working conditions which are consistent with the needs of a socially and culturally diverse community, particularly the cultural and religious obligations of staff. (c) Curriculum and students QUT will develop and deliver programs which are culturally inclusive in course design, curriculum content and teaching methodologies. Through these programs the University is responsible for producing cross-culturally competent graduates who can engage with multiple perspectives, operate in diverse environments, work in multicultural teams and understand Indigenous perspectives.Student policies, procedures and support services, appropriate for a diverse student population, will be provided as well as targeted support services for specific groups identified as needing particular support. (d) Research and community service Through public debate, discussion and by reflecting the values, experiences and images of all the ethnic and cultural groups within QUT, the University will raise the awareness and understanding of the wider Australian community of diverse cultures. The University will also encourage research and community service activities that actively engage with cultural diversity issues, and are inclusive of and beneficial to diverse groups. Related DocumentsMOPP A/8.1 Indigenous policy MOPP A/8.3 QUT Reconciliation Statement MOPP A/8.4 Equal opportunity and diversity policy MOPP A/8.5 Grievance resolution procedures for discrimination related grievances Modification History
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