Zero tolerance for hate
Hate of any kind has no place at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. Acts of hate, violence and discrimination are not and will never be acceptable on our campuses.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is a diverse and global community. In order to live out our vision and purpose as an institution of learning and inquiry, we must continue to support each other as an academic community, listen with empathy and make space for difficult conversations as we navigate increasingly complex global events together.
Our guide to a safe ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
Every member of our community needs to feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated. Learn about institutional expectations, policies and supports in place to proactively prevent harmful actions, or where needed, provide protection from harm.
Our Expectations
We expect all within the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community and those who access our premises to make every effort to help us maintain our commitment to inclusive excellence. Six expectations align our commitments to academic quality, organizational excellence and a culture where we achieve equitable outcomes for all who work, live, teach and learn at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
Our Supports
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has dedicated offices to help and support our community members through difficult situations and where possible, provide further protection from harm. If you or someone you know have experienced or observed an incident and need support, please connect with any of the following supports.
POLICIES AND CODES OF CONDUCT
Our policies designate and authorize ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV individuals or units to implement decision-making actions and procedures to achieve intended outcomes.
(S10-05)
Human Rights Policy (GP18)
Bullying and Harassment Policy (GP47)
Public Interest Disclosure Policy (GP 48)
Sexualized Violence (GP44)
See all policies here: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Policy Gazette
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS
Faculty Support
As faculty members at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, your terms and conditions of employment and expectations on respectful relationships are outlined in the .
Staff Support
All ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV employees have terms and conditions of employment that set expectations on respectful relationships between the university and its staff and with each other. For unionized staff or members of the Administrative and Professional Staff Association, please view your respective Collective or Basic Agreement.
A commitment to wellbeing
Our community includes many people from different backgrounds and experiences around the world. A caring and healthy community supports members who may be affected by harmful incidents and responds with empathy and compassion.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is committed to proactively fostering a psychologically safe environment, emphasizing individual and collective well-being for faculty, staff and students across the university. By prioritizing mental health and well-being, we are fostering a healthy and thriving community for all who live, work, teach and learn at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
Find mental health and well-being supports and resources for faculty and staff at the university.
For students, see the well-being plan, resources and supports.