Insights from the chancellery: considerations for a university lead on equity, diversity, and inclusion
Harpur, Paul, Szucs, Brooke, Fisher, Jenny, and Pachana, Nancy A. (2025) Insights from the chancellery: considerations for a university lead on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Higher Education Research and Development, 44 (2). pp. 402-416.
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Abstract
The success of chancellery diversity leads is dependent upon how their roles are designed and resourced. This article will provide insights into the design and support of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) role within the university’s chancellery. 66 interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including chancellery members, EDI officers, and advisory groups, representing diverse Australian and international universities. Thematic analysis identified four crucial themes: achievement measurement, appropriate support and design, lived experience, and warnings. Findings emphasize the significance of appointing a dedicated Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) or senior executive to address EDI matters within the chancellery. Clear Key Performance Indicators and well-defined responsibilities were highlighted for effective governance. Lived experience emerged as a critical factor, promoting normalization and representation of diverse backgrounds. The study cautions against tokenism and stresses collective responsibility for EDI. Recommendations include prioritizing EDI on the strategic agenda, fostering inclusivity, and learning from Indigenous leadership experiences. Embracing these measures can create a more equitable and diverse university environment.
| Item ID: | 86865 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1469-8366 |
| Keywords: | age, Diversity leadership, equity diversity and inclusion, Institutional Transformation Theory, policy |
| Copyright Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent. |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Aug 2025 23:37 |
| FoR Codes: | 39 EDUCATION > 3902 Education policy, sociology and philosophy > 390201 Education policy @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1699 Other education and training > 169999 Other education and training not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
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