Miah, Mohammad Sohel Ethnic Minority Officer Activity Meeting with Islamic Society President
Communications with ECU research fellow
BME feedback
Date:10/12/13 Description I have met Abdin Karim and spoken to him about the Wheatley prayer room issue. He informed me that he has communicated with students concerning the decision regarding a new room I have been in touch with Neil Currant (Educational Development Consultant) regarding taking part in an interview schedule with SU representatives about the Equality Challenge Unit from the students perspective in terms of equality and diversity project I received a lot of positive and encouraging feedback from the Ethnic Minorities’student who attended the meeting. They were interested to know more about the support scheme offered by the Union
Outcome They have agreed to use the new space for prayer with adequate facilities
We have agreed to conduct the interview on 11 December 2013 via Skype or phone which will follow supporting the development of equality and diversity, skills and the academic values of teaching staff in higher education institutions I have passed on the message to Ken Harris, Reps’ Co, and requested that he inform the relevant student about the contact available