EOLAS
Welcome to the EOLAS group at Dublin City University
Purpose
The purpose of the EOLAS Group is to make DCU a model public body for the entire university community, in terms of:
- the quality, transparency and probity of our policies, procedures and practices
- the ease of access to information
- the equality of outcomes
- the creation of a safe and accessible working environment
Background The EOLAS (Educational Organisational Legislative Advisory Services) Group acts as an advisory and information centre on issues related to legislative or statutory obligations of the University. The EOLAS group consists of specialists who provide assistance to staff and students in areas such as Data Protection, Disability, Equality, Freedom of Information, Health & Safety, Internal Audit and Quality Promotion.
Role To provide advice and assistance on a range of issues and areas (many of which are underpinned by primary legislation) and in doing so maintain the University in good standing in relation to these legislative obligations.
Constituent Offices The Group consists of the following Units :
| Unit | Contact |
| Disability Service | Pat Hoey (Disability Officer) |
| Equality Office | Paul Smith (Equality Director) |
| Freedom of Information Office | Joe Maxwell (Freedom of Information Officer) |
| Health & Safety Office | Eileen Tully ( Health & Safety Officer) |
| Institutional Research And Analysis | Aisling McKenna (Institutional Research & Analysis Officer) |
| Internal Audit | TBC (Internal Auditor) |
| Quality Promotion Unit | Heinz Lechleiter (Director of Quality Promotion) |
Reporting Structure Members of the group work autonomously in their own areas of responsibility and co-operate on areas of common interest. For administrative purposes, the offices comprising the EOLAS group report to the President.
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