Designing of the action plan
The action plan in the area of gender policy has been designed :
- After consulting many people in and outside the University, and in concertation with the Vice-Rector for personnel policy
- Taking into account the report on initiatives relating to women men equality at UCL prepared by the “2013-2014 report on the status of gender equality”, prepared by the « Gender contact person »
- Relying on the literature available on the matter
- But also on the basis of many examples provided by other university institutions in the world that have already define a gender policy
Work lines
The action plan in the area of gender policy emphasizes the following work lines :
- Raise the awareness of all players of the UCL (students, administrative personnel, scientific and academic personnel) to the sakes of gender diversity and equality for everyone’s well-being.
- Act to promote a balance representation of men and women in the university’s governance bodies
- Make sure to promote gender equality while ensuring equal opportunities in the area of personnel policy (career management, assessment, promotion, etc.)
- Develop the training offer in gender studies (1st and 2nd cycles)
- Encourage and support gender research
- Provide society with the expertise of UCL’s players in the area of gender