Diversity: from policy to an operational diversity action plan

by Nele Pierlet

Content & format

The presentation focuses on the translation of a general policy on diversity into more concrete strategies, objectives and actions for the future. How to develop a diversity action plan which seeks to embed the principles of the institution’s diversity policy as an integral part of the everyday practice? First, we would provide some context about diversity at our institution. We clarify the diversity principles of Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, provide some numbers about diversity at our institution and some legislative background. Secondly, we will explain how we aim to achieve these goals through our diversity action plan. How did we start to go from policy to practice? Which steps did we take to translate general policy into concrete objectives and actions? Finally, we will  address the challenges we faced when translating policy into actions.  

We will also provide participants with the full English version of our diversity action plan itself. There will be room for questions and discussion on the different actions.  

Learning outcomes

• How to translate extensive strategies of a diversity policy into more concrete objectives and actions? 
• What challenges can you expect when translating policy into action? 
• Concrete ideas on diversity in practice. 

About Nele Pierlet

Nele Pierlet is a study and career counselor and a staff member working on diversity, equal opportunities and access to higher education.