Clubs Manual 2008 - 2009 - Students' Union - University of Calgary

Clubs Manual 2011-2012
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media competitor (CJSW, NUTV, The Gauntlet) before you advertise or promote them or distribute
their products.
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the CSO for clarification.
Diversity
The Students’ Union values all students and is committed to providing them with a positive environment
for all aspects of the student experience. This includes the clubs area. Discrimination and harassment are
prohibited by law and by university policy and will not be tolerated. Any kind of behaviour that threatens
a fellow club member’s dignity and worth is unacceptable. It is everyone’s responsibility not to harass
others and to help create a harmonious atmosphere in the clubs area.
Discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional, is unfair, differential treatment of individuals and
groups based on prejudice, stereotypes, ignorance, and fear, for which there is no bona fide or reasonable
justification and which imposes burdens, obligations, or disadvantages on individuals or groups.
Harassment is a form of discrimination, which involves unsolicited and unwelcome attention from a
person who knows or reasonably ought to know that such behaviour is unwelcome. Such unwelcome
comment or conduct is intimidating, threatening, demeaning, or abusive and may be accompanied by
direct or implied threats to grades, status or job. Harassment has the impact or effect of creating a hostile
or poisoned work or study environment and limits individuals in their pursuit of education, research or
work goals. Harassment can be discriminatory, sexual or personal in nature.
Consistent with the Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act
(http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?page=2009CH26_UNPR.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779744053
&display=html ), the University of Calgary prohibits discrimination and harassment on the
following grounds: race, religious beliefs (includes Native Spirituality), colour, gender (being
male, female or transgender), physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family status,
ancestry, place of origin, source of income, sexual orientation or political beliefs.
If you feel you are being harassed, don’t ignore the situation and hope that it will go away. Instead, take
appropriate action at an early stage to resolve the issue and prevent it from escalating.
1. Communicate your Concerns. If you can, tell the offending party that his or her behaviour is
unwelcome and ask that it stop. This can be done in person or by writing a letter.
2. Seek Help. If you feel unable to communicate your concerns directly or, when talking to the
other person is not an option or has not been successful, seek help. There are many resources
available to you: talk to the CSO. The University’s Sexual Harassment Office is located in MC
375 and the Sexual Harassment Adviser is available on a confidential basis for advice and
assistance in dealing with concerns about all forms of discrimination. The Advisor can be
contacted at 403-220-4086.
3. Keep a Record. Write down the details of any incidents and how they were handled.
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