Terms of Reference

01
To champion the University’s Policy on Diversity and Inclusion (“Policy”), to keep under review the Policy, to advance the Policy’s aims and objectives, and to ensure that any action plans derived therefrom are effectively implemented.
02
To oversee and monitor the University’s commitment to the Principles of Community (“Principles”) as set out in the Policy, and to develop strategies to promote the Principles by means of educational / training / professional development programmes, sharing of best practices, publicity campaigns, celebratory events / activities, communication with stakeholders, etc.
03
To receive reports and updates from its sub‐committees, the Diversity and Inclusion Office and (where appropriate) other units of the University on matters related to the Policy.
04
To make recommendations on targets and key performance indicators in connection with the University’s achievements in its diversity and inclusion agenda, for incorporation in the strategic planning process.
05
To submit a report to the AAPC at least annually, and to senior management as may be requested from time to time on specific aspects of the Committee’s remit.
Composition
Chairperson:

• Professor Poon Wai-yin, Provost

Vice-Chairperson:

• Professor Vincent Wong Wai-sun, Associate Vice-President (Research)

Members:

Associate Vice-President (Student Experience) (ex officio)
• Professor Ko Wing-hung

1 College Head and 1 College Master appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the nomination of the College Heads / Masters
• Professor Freedom Leung Yiu-kin, Head of Shaw College
• Professor Vincent C.T. Mok, Master of S.H. Ho College

1 Faculty Dean appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the nomination of the Deans
• Professor Tsang Hon-ki, Dean of Engineering

2 Faculty members appointed by the Vice-Chancellor
• Professor Ou Dongshu, Department of Educational Administration and Policy
• Dr Tian Jie, Jenny, School of Hotel and Tourism Management

1 non-academic staff member appointed by the Vice-Chancellor
• Dr So Ching-yee, Gloria, University Medical Service Office

Director of Human Resources (ex officio)
• Ms Corinna Lee

Director, Office of Student Affairs (ex officio)
• Ms Elaine Tam

Acting Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development (ex officio)
• Mr Lai Kalvin Y K

2 Student representatives nominated one each by the Selection Panel of University Committees and Postgraduate Student Association
• Ms Tsoi Lok-yee, Cherrie, BBA (Integrated BBA Programme) and Juris Doctor Double Degree Programme  (Undergraduate Student Representative)
• Ms Li Xinyue, MSc in Real Estate (Postgraduate Student Representative)

In-attendance: (if not, otherwise a member of the Committee in another capacity)

Chairperson of the Committee Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
• Professor Fung Ying-him, Anthony

Chairperson of the Special Educational Needs Service Coordinating Committee
• Professor Ko Wing-hung

Co-chairpersons of the Sub-Committee on Women Academics
• Professor Anthony T.C. Chan
• Professor Sham Mai-har

Secretary:

Director, Diversity and Inclusion Office (ex officio)
• Ms Kitty Lam

(21 August 2026)

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