1. Welcome Inclusivity Reps
Kate Gynn
Academic & Welfare Advisor

2. Who are our students? (2016/17)
What was our student population? 10,747 The percentage of student body who are female: 66.9% The percentage of students who have disabilities: 12.2% Percentage of student body who are mature (over 21): 59.7% Percentage of student Body who are mature (over 25): 38.1%

3. Who are our students? The biggest Institute? Health & Society (34%)
The smallest Institute?
Science & the Environment (6%)
Where is Sport & Exercise Science?
Institute of Health and Society: 34% 
Institute of Education: 23% 
Worcester Business School: 13%
Institute of Sport and Exercise Science: 12% 
Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts: 11% 
Institute of Science and the Environment: 6%

4. Inclusivity Reps
Working to promote an inclusive and friendly environment for all members
Be warm and welcoming
Give advice
Solve welfare issues
Fix personal problems

5. To be a point of contact for any member of a Club or Society
Inclusivity Reps
A direct contact for students who might find it difficult to sign up and get stuck in
To be a point of contact for any member of a Club or Society

6. Equality and Diversity

7. What does Inclusivity mean?
Which different groups of people might feel less included?
What circumstances might make people feel less included?
Is your club/society open to all?
Does it reflect and encourage membership from the student community in which we are based?
Commuting students
International
Work commitments
Financial issues
Childcare responsibilities / caring responsibilities
Students with disabilities (hidden)
How accessible are they – logistics
Transport
Anyone and everyone
Mental health issues / anxiety
Shy / introverted
Intercalating / late entry
Can’t find out about the society – no knowledge
Sex / race / sexuality
Mature students / younger students
Alcohol

8. Inclusion
Inclusion is the act of making all people within a society feel valued and included. Inclusion is the process of removing barriers to participation so that everyone can benefit from the opportunities on offer. Inclusion is about the culture of your club and is b An inclusive culture welcomes diversity and actively seeks to attract new people

9. Equality
Equality is about making sure we treat people fairly and that everyone has equal opportunity to participate and fulfil their potential. It is not about treating everyone the same. Equality means that we recognise that people are different and that those differences require us to meet their needs differently. If we don’t consider differences then we may be creating an environment that makes it difficult for some people to join in, participate or achieve their potential.

10. Diversity
Diversity means recognising, valuing and respecting someone’s background, knowledge, skills and experiences. It means placing a positive value on differences and individual life experiences. Inclusive environments encourage diversity and vice versa.

11. What are the Benefits of Being More Inclusive?
New members bring new skills and experiences
Improved image and profile
A larger membership means more students to help run and organise
Creates a positive environment where we can learn from each other
Additional funding opportunities

12. Bobby has childcare commitments on Tuesday night.
This is the night you always meet.
How can you include Bobby in your club?

13. represent marginalised groups
Where to Signpost?
SU Part Time Officers
represent marginalised groups
Women’s Officer
LGBT+ Officer
Student Disability Officer
Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer
International Students’ Officer
Mature Students’ Officer

14. 01905 542551 or firstpoint@worc.ac.uk
Monday to Friday 8.30am pm or
Money advice
Hardship fund (ALF)
Program Advisers
Study Abroad
Academic support
Counselling and Mental Health
ID cards
Careers
Disability and dyslexia
Explain firstpoint is a good place to go even if the issue isn’t listed on the slide

15. Student Support Advisers
Sometimes life can be complicated and when students feel overwhelmed, are finding relationships difficult, facing tough decisions or just want some reassurance they can book a confidential, appointment with an Adviser through firstpoint.

16. Fancy a Cuppa?
Offering students a free drink, biscuit and a chat.  Student Wellbeing Champions & Student Services Staff will be available for informal conversations with students
Term-time Tuesday & Thursday 1pm - 2pm, in the alcove in firstpoint.  
Extra over first few weeks of term

17. Counselling & Mental Health Service
Students can request support by completing an online Self-Referral Form. 
Telephone , or
Anger
Depression
Explain that counselling is confidential. It’s sometimes helpful to be able to talk to someone independently and the Crew should make it seem like just another service for students
Anxiety
Relationships
Bereavement

18. SU Help & Advice Kate Gynn, Academic & Welfare Advisor
Independent and confidential help & advice
Academic issues like mitigating circumstances & plagiarism
Complaints about the University
Disciplinary procedures
Accommodation issues (private and University)
Welfare advice
During Welcome Week I might be doing a lot of signposting to firstpoint and other student services. However, students might need help & advice if they are struggling to deal with a University service.

19. What are you going to do to make your club more inclusive?

20. Next Steps
Introduce yourself to members in person or via social media and tell them about your role
Actively try and ensure your club/society is trying to make changes to become more inclusive
Keep your useful resources as a reference
Keep in touch with the SU if you have any issues

21. Support for Inclusivity Reps
First point of call for inclusivity issues:
Academic & Welfare Adviser - Independent and confidential help & advice
Kate Gynn