Office of Rights and Responsibilities
Impartial and confidential services
What we do
- We offer support, advice and information to University members (current students, faculty and staff) regarding what to do about behaviour that violates the Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
- We receive complaints from University members under the Code of Rights and Responsibilities and direct them to the appropriate formal procedures, including student tribunal hearings and employee investigations.
- We work with University members to help them informally resolve conflict when possible.
- We coordinate procedures to manage risks and/or threats, and provide guidance to the University in handling urgent cases.
- We aim to restore harmony, collegiality and cooperation following situations of conflict.
- We offer workshops and training sessions on topics such as addressing harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct or violence, and other threatening or violent conduct.
For sexual violence or misconduct complaints, please contact the Sexual Assault Resource Centre as a first step.
The Code (BD-3) sets the standards of conduct for all members of our community – staff, faculty and students, and applies to incidents that occur on campus, during an on or off campus university-sponsored activity or event, or during an activity or event that has a substantive link to the university. The Code also promotes equity, respect and diversity and seeks to address behaviours such as discrimination, violence, and harassment.
Please consult the Code for a complete list of behaviours.
This Policy (PRVPA-3) applies to all members of the university and addresses incidents on or off campus or online.
The Policy specifically describes and addresses sexual violence and outlines the resources available to university members.
This policy (HR-38) applies to all staff, faculty members and members of the administration.
Any member of the university community who believes that a staff or faculty member engaged in a form of harassment is strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Rights and Responsibilities.
This protocol (linked to policy BD-3) outlines the steps to follow to ensure that the university’s response is well coordinated in urgent situations involving threatening or violent behaviour on campus.
This policy (PRVPA-15) provides a framework for the university to respond effectively and responsibly to students who are in crisis and who may need to take a leave from their studies. The processes outlined in this policy are intended to be supportive, not disciplinary.