Pride in Action Network Committee Terms of Reference (2025–2026)

  1. PRE-AMBLE

    The Pride in Action Network volunteer committee is established to lead the Pride in Action Network (the Network), comprising of LGBTIQA+ students and staff and their supporters at the University.

    The Network aims to build community and connection within its membership by celebrating LGBTIQA+ inclusion and belonging across all aspects of university life. This second iteration of the Terms of Reference outlines the committee’s responsibilities to work towards this aim through events, information sharing and member engagement.

    In alignment with commitments in the LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan (Action 2.7), the University will provide in-kind contributions that support the committee to meet their responsibilities.

    These Terms of Reference will remain in place for 2 years, at which time they will be reviewed as needed.

  2. PURPOSE

    The Committee’s purpose is to lead the Network’s operations to deliver community building, information sharing and member engagement initiatives.

    Specific committee roles have been created to provide coverage over the responsibilities detailed within the Terms of Reference. Committee roles are voluntary positions and will be held for the 2-year period for these Terms of Reference.

  3. MEMBERSHIP

    • Staff Co-Chair
    • Student Co-Chair
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Media and Communications Leads (x2)
    • Student Representatives (x2)
    • Staff Representatives (x2)

  4. TERMS OF REFERENCE

    The Pride in Action Network Committee responsibilities are to:

    • Promote and coordinate member registration, and maintain up-to-date member database records
    • Establish a consultation process to identify member priorities that inform the Network’s initiatives
    • Develop and circulate a monthly e-newsletter to members
    • Deliver 2x Network-specific community building events and/or initiatives per year
    • Collaborate with key UoM stakeholders to support the University’s participation in the Midsumma Pride March
    • Hold monthly committee meetings and maintain a record of discussions and decisions
    • Manage budget spending, tracking and reporting processes
    • Identify, propose and organise committee professional development opportunities
    • Attend monthly check-in meetings with Executive Sponsor and UoM D&I team contact (co-chairs)
    • Attend and contribute to the University’s LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Advisory Group meetings (2x Committee delegates)
    • Deliver reports as requested by UoM on key activities, highlights and budget
    • Maintain up-to-date and accurate information on PiAN’s external facing webpage
  5. MEETINGS

    The committee will meet monthly to progress delivery of Network initiatives and meet its responsibilities:

    • The co-chairs will be responsible for setting the agenda
    • The secretary will be responsible for recording discussions and key decisions
    • The treasurer will provide updates on budget spending and tracking
  6. REPORTING

    The Committee will report to the Diversity & Inclusion team via monthly check-ins and participation in the University’s LGBTIQA+ Advisory Group. They will also deliver reports as requested by UoM on key activities, achievements and budget.

  7. KEY STAKEHOLDERS

The Committee will have regular engagement with, and support provided by, key University personnel, principally:

  • Academic Lead, LGBTIQA+ Inclusion
  • Senior Advisor, LGBTIQA+ Inclusion