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Despite the rising prominence of women in higher education, issues such as equal professional opportunity, pay equity and under-representation in senior leadership remain challenges.
As Professor Jan Thomas recently wrote in Campus Review when discussing the need to find solutions to such problems:“ In our rapidly changing society, nothing less than cultural change across society is required – changed attitudes to cultural norms for both men and women, in particular. Gender equality is not a women’ s issue and achieving it is not a question of‘ getting men on board’. Men and women must be equal partners in this process.”
It is in this spirit that Campus Review is seeking to provide a platform for a balanced program of speakers to dissect, debate and offer fresh perspectives on how the sector can ultimately achieve gender equity.
Higher Equity is aimed at management, leaders and professional staff from universities, TAFE institutes, private providers, professional associations, regulatory bodies and government.
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Claire Field Principal, Claire Field and Associates
Prof. Penny Jane Burke Global Innovation Chair and Director, Centre of Excellence in Equity in Higher Education, University of Newcastle
Prof. Jennelle Kyd Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Swinburne University of Technology
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Prof. Sharon Bell Chair, Women in Science in Australia Expert Advisory Board
Prof. Steve Chapman Vice Chancellor and President, Edith Cowan University
Prof. Geraldine Mackenzie Deputy Vice Chancellor( Research) Southern Cross University
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Hear from a diverse selection of professional leaders, outspoken advocates and experts as they discuss how everyone can play a role in making gender equity the new norm.
Expect to gain insights into:
• Gender-based pay disparity and professional opportunity
• Case studies examining current initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap
• Cultural under-representation and inequity of opportunity
• Key barriers to achieving workforce diversity and equity
From national and local policy to institutional philosophy and leadership, only a combination of individual and collective action can change the overall picture of higher education to reflect the society it strives to enrich.
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Prof. Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Newcastle
Prof. Jan Thomas Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Southern Queensland
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Prof. Cobie Rudd Deputy Vice- Chancellor( Strategic Partnerships) and Vice-President, Edith Cowan University
Dr Mark Toner Chair, Gender Equity Working Group of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering & Consultant, Gender Matters
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