UC Equity Reference Group

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the Equity Reference Group are to review and make recommendations to SLT on:

The success of equity related activities implemented at UC including policy, structure, process and priorities
The future focus for addressing equity at UC, including defining policy, structure, process and priorities

Current Membership

Sacha McMeeking (Chair) - Executive Director Māori, Pacific and Equity
Rīpeka Tamanui-Hurunui - Director of Equity and Business Management
Riki Welsh - Director of Student Services Māori, Pacific and Rainbow
Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe - Director of Projects and Innovation
Gilbert Taurua - Director of Student Wellbeing
Ari Nicholson - Rainbow Coordinator
Ashalyna Noa - Pacific Academic Lead
Rosa Hibbert-Schooner – President, Te Akatoki Māori Students Association
Sami Elmadani – President, Muslim Students Association
Pierce Crowley - UCSA President
Sophie Katavich - UCSA Equity and Wellbeing Representative
Mastine Dube – UCSA International Representative
Vik Selvaraj – President, NZ International Students Association
Jonie Chang – Senior Student Care International Advisor
Monique van Veen – International Partnership and Support Manager
Gillian Smith – Student Accessibility Services Team Leader
Leo He - President, Disabled Students Association
John Fox - UC Chaplain
Dr Ekant Veer - Professor
Dr Karen Saunders - Lecturer
Dr Lindsey Macdonald – Senior Lecturer
Dr Tara Ross – Senior Lecturer
Dr Mahdis Azarmandi – Senior Lecturer
Dr Kumar Yogeeswaran – Associate Professor
Dr Annie Potts - Professor