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Social Responsibility at Bradford CollegeReport on research + photographyRuth Wilson, November 2013DefinitionsCorporate social responsibility (CSR)

CSR is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.

European European Commission (2001), Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility, Green Paper and COM 366, Brussels

DefinitionsSustainability

The goal of sustainable development is to enable all people through the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life, without compromising the quality of life of future generations.

Bruntland Report, Our Common Purpose, UN, 1987Social Responsibility Steering GroupRonan OBeirne Director of Learning Development and ResearchAndy Welsh Group Chief Operating OfficerClare Lamkin Arts and Culture ManagerAssia Hussain Diversity Plus Co-ordinatiorEmma Smith Communities OfficerKhosro Jahdi Business and Marketing Lecturer with specialism in CSR Margaret Naylor Central Media ServicesRuth Wilson CSR Project ManagerWhat we did1Long report on CSR at Bradford College researched and produced Aug 12 Feb 132Meetings of CSR conference steering groupAug 12 on3College Ethics Blog and twitter feedSept 12 on4Summary report, sent to all CMT May 2013Feb 135Community, environment and related pages on websiteMay 136College Ethics Guided WalkMay 1373 photo shootsMay Oct 138Presentations and survey to senior managementJune + Sept 139Textile Archive Guided WalkSept 1311Survey for students/staffSept 1312Photo exhibition at various buildings, becoming permanent display in Old BuildingOctober 13 to present14Presentation for staff: Ruth Wilson and Khosro JahdiNov 13The report sectionsLeadership and governanceAccess and equalityThe student experienceLearning, teaching, assessment and researchHealth, well-being, safety and securityEnvironmentCommunity and employer engagementBusiness and employer relations

The long and summary reports and powerpoint are available on the Bradford College staff intranet, and were disseminated via the staff e-newsletter and a seminar.The College Ethics blog

The blog:

Some of the staff profiled in the blog:

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CSR Surveys Two surveys were carried out, one with senior management, one with staff and students at sCollege events. A mix of handheld, tablet and online voting was used.

Approx 56 respondents. Hand held voting and online.

The following attracted the most votes among senior managers:Training for staff on sustainability, ethics and related issuesA cross-College environmental campaignMore volunteering and enrichment activities for studentsStrengthening a culture of openness, with guidance available

Also significant: review of sustainability in the curriculum, community engagement strategy, consultation with staff and students on sustainability priorities.

Examples from staff/student surveyHow important is it that organisations are socially responsible? What matters most?The photographsNearly all the photos are by Paula SollowayThe posters have a small explanatory caption in the bottom right hand corner.The exhibition toured all major college buildings and is now on permanent display in Old Building.

Thank you

R Wilson, November 2013To everyone who has helped, including interviewees, people in photos, readers, survey participants, steering group members, staff who help hang and manage the exhibition and everyone at the presentation today. Also: the College Research Fund and Diversity Plus for funding.