AMOSSHE’s response to the OIA consultation about handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) opened a consultation seeking feedback for a new section in its Good Practice Framework. The consultation sought the opinions of the sector to ensure the framework helps providers develop and follow fair processes, and to serve as a tool to evaluate procedures.
As we represent professionals who design, manage and implement practices that tackle harassment and sexual misconduct, we sought the views of our members during various feedback sessions. We believed it was important to consult our members as we strive to harness the collective expertise of our members to develop and share practice to make a positive impact on the student experience. Our call for opinions welcomed feedback from our members around the UK, as the changes to the framework should consider the diversity of the sector.
At the heart of it all, the work aligns with our vision to provide an environment where all our members feel they can share their expertise, impacting the development and success of higher education.
Our response mainly endorses the introduction of the framework, although we recommend greater clarity, defined roles, and additional case studies.
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