The aim of the Equal Opportunity (EO) Liaison Officer role is for academic staff members to liaise between identified groups of students who may face EO issues and the Faculty.
The following EO Liaison Officer positions have been established by the Equal Opportunity Committee (EOC):
Indigenous Students EO Liaison Officer
International, Cultural Diversity and Non-English Speaking Background Students' EO Liaison Officer
Queer (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) Students EO Liaison Officer
Mature Age EO Liaison Officer
Disabilities EO Liaison Officer
Gender Liaison Officer
General Role and Responsibilities
EO Liaison Officers:-
1. Liaise between students and the Faculty of Law in respect of equal opportunity issues. EO Liaison Officers should refer other issues that arise to the appropriate person.
2. Liaise primarily in respect of students in the undergraduate LLB programme but may liaise in respect of students in the postgraduate and Juris Doctor programmes as appropriate.
3. Work within the mandate of the EOC as a conduit between students and the EOC, and are responsible to the EOC.
4. Report to the EOC, which reports to Faculty, on the activities of EO Liaison Officers.
5. May be supported in their activities by a small allocation of funds by the Executive and Budget Committee.
6. Have specific portfolio responsibilities as set out for each EO Liaison Officer independently
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