VP Welfare & Diversity
Ruby Jones
I represent students on issues including mental health, equality, sustainability and personal safety and I work to ensure that our campuses are inclusive and welcoming for every student.
vpwelfare@exeterguild.com 
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Ensure that every single student is supported and engaged in an open, accessible and inclusive community, and has the chance to thrive
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Campaign for the development of accessible travel support for students
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- Students with disabilities are supported to access campus easily.
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Enhance the training and awareness of staff and students of cultural competence and actively being anti-discrimination
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- University of Exeter becomes an actively anti-racist organisation in which our non-white students feel safe.
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Campaign for better support and facilities for our diverse student community
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- INTO students feel represented and included at Exeter.
- Students at Exeter are able to practice their religion on campus safely and easily.
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Ensure that the Students' Guild and University of Exeter are effective organisations
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Work with the University to ensure that student demand is adequately catered for on campus, including wellbeing services
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- All students feel able to access wellbeing services and feel confidence in what is offered.
- Student mental health is addressed in all aspects of both organisations.
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Work with the University to develop better engagement, confidence and outcomes for all students affected by all forms of harassment and discrimination
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- Victims of harassment and sexual assault feel fully supported by the procedures in place from the University and the Guild.
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Develop the student experience to ensure that every student values their time in Exeter
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Increase the support and opportunities provided for students from Widening Participation backgrounds
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- Students from Widening Participation backgrounds feel safe, accepted and supported during their time at Exeter.
- Exeter is able to provide opportunities for all its students not just a select few.
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| Work with local partners to enhance the safety and wellbeing of students both on and off campus. |
- Students feel safe not only on campus but also within the town of Exeter.
- Sexual health and consent are destigmatised on campus.
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Create opportunities for our diverse student community to lead and deliver activities to celebrate our diversity
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- Students are fully equipped to run diversity events themselves with the support of the Guild and University behind them.
- Diverse students feel adequately represented during their time at University.
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Got a question? Email me at vpwelfare@exeterguild.com.