The BAME Awarding Gap Project Group has recently concluded two awaydays, developed from a recognised need to shape and progress our BAME Awarding Gap objectives. The group has been working hard to understand, identify and progress next steps.
Led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Jane Roscoe and Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Mark O’Thomas and attended by key members of the project Steering Group, and the University EDI Advisors. The group collaborated with the University Inclusivity Champions and the GSU.
Below are the five objectives to be achieved by 2022/23, work is continuing to refine and outline next steps to each objective.
This work constitutes a positive new stage of the Awarding Gap work and a strengthening and renewal of the original ambitions. Further updates will follow as the new workgroups are constituted and start to recruit additional membership.
Objective 1:
Implemented a process to achieve equity in placements, internships and other employability opportunities for BAME students
Objective 2:
A programme that equips personal tutors to coordinate help for BAME students to enhance progression and success in their courses
Objective 3:
A new suite of credible assessment options that are understood and accessible to different types of learners in the BAME community
Objective 4:
Reduced BAME awarding gap and more positive changes to the curricula (content and delivery) across each faculty
Objective 5:
More staff and students who know about the BAME awarding gap and knowing how they can contribute to closing the gap
