Suffolk College Produces Its First Race Equality Annual Report - 14 October 2004

Suffolk College has recently published its first Race Equality Annual Report, for the academic year 2003/4. The report highlights the many links the College has developed with black and ethnic minority groups within the local community and a range of activities undertaken last year.

The College Principal, Professor Dave Müller, said, “I am delighted to have published our first annual report about race equality. As the largest provider of further, higher and adult education in this area, we are firmly committed to playing our part in the social inclusion agenda for Suffolk”.

Copies of the report can be obtained from the College by contacting Julie Andrews, the PA to the Director of Human Resources, on 01473 296465 or e-mail julieandrews@suffolk.ac.uk.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

Picture attached shows Chinwe Chokwougo-Roy , the first black artist to be commissioned to paint the Queen, and who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the College in 2003.

For further information please contact:

Julie Andrews, PA to the Director of Human Resources

Tel: 01473 296465

Email: julieandrews@suffolk.ac.uk

Tracey Bailey, Promotions & Information Centre Manager

Tel: 01473 296520

Email: traceybailey@suffolk.ac.uk

Issued by Promotions, 14 October 2004