Moving forward , a key action is to continue supporting and encouraging gender representation in subject choices and careers where under-representation currently exists .
This means by April 2021 the College will have :
increased awareness of unconscious bias and the potential impacts of this on decision-making amongst staff involved in student recruitment
a trend increase in the number of male and female student enrolments in non-traditional gender subjects choices and careers including Foundation Apprenticeships and Modern Apprenticeships
increased student participation in STEM Ambassadors and Ayrshire Connects and a student male subject-career network established
It is important also to acknowledge the wider work the College has been involved in to promote awareness of gender-based violence . The involvement of such is on the basis that , gender-based violence and gender imbalances in subject choices and careers are core aspects of gender inequality and indeed contribute to its continuation within society . Therefore , by raising awareness of gender-based violence and tackling gender imbalances in subject choices and careers , the College is carrying out a lead role in addressing the challenges . Moving forward the College will continue working in both the pan-Ayrshire and locality Violence against Women ( VAW ) partnerships and deliver fully on its Equally Safe action plan .
Key Highlights
Successful , recognised partnership working with Medics against Violence and Hairdressing , Beauty , Make-up Artistry and Complementary Therapies student services ; a number of staff in these areas are now trained facilitators and awareness of domestic violence in relation to the chosen industry is embedded as part of learning and teaching
16 Days of Action is firmly established as a key College event with a ‘ Blow the Whistle on Domestic violence ’ football tournament and Reclaim the Night walk
The College is currently the only college in Scotland with the Victim Impact Box resource to assist and support victims of stalking and plans to train Student Services and Human Resources and Organisational Wellbeing ( HROW ) teams in using the resource as an identified action in the Equality Outcomes 2017-2021
The College supported Action against Stalking to launch the Victim Impact Box at College Development Network ( CDN ) on 25 November 2016
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