Respect and integrity

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core value of Brock University’s academic mission. At Brock, academic integrity refers to your acknowledgment of and respect for the academic principles and behaviours that support the University’s mission. Developing your academic integrity skills is an important step to achieving your academic success. You need to know what “working with integrity” entails—it’s about more than just avoiding plagiarism—and there are many services and supports on campus to help you. Find out what you can do to avoid academic misconduct charges on our academic integrity pages.

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Human Rights and Equity

Human Rights and Equity (HRE) begins its work with the recognition that we do our work on the traditional territory of First Nations peoples and, as such, have a commitment to the Dish With One Spoon and TwoRow Wampum Treaties. We operate through an antioppression lens, meaning we embody an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional, and systemic discrimination as well as the oppression and injustice discrimination causes. In addition, we follow an intersectional approach to identity, recognizing that none of us operate as one-dimensional beings.

Brock University is committed to providing community members with a campus free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying while working to achieve an equitable, accessible, and inclusive environment. HRE oversees the policies related to sexual assault, racism, anti-ableism, and other violations of policy. These are both preventative and supportive. Please contact us for information, to run workshops for your groups or to report a possible violation of policy. You may find our submission form at brocku.ca/human-rights/makea-disclosure humanrights@brocku.ca

Gender and Sexual Violence Support and Education (GSVSEC)

We assist survivors in making disclosures and accessing confidential support both on and off campus. GSVSE responds to all forms of sexual violence with a trauma and violence-informed clientcentered approach. GSVSE educates the Brock community on the Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy, the impacts of sexual violence, and ways individuals can contribute to changing culture at Brock. Please email to book an appointment to meet an intake advisor. You may also access our Peer 2 Peer Support Drop-in in TH128A to chat, discuss options and ask questions. Visit brocku.ca/human-rights/ p2p-drop-in to learn more.

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Accessibility and Inclusion

Brock prioritizes disability and accessibility as human rights issues that help shape an inclusive campus climate and guide compliance initiatives under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Using a framework of full accessibility, the HRE Office oversees: brocku.ca/accessibility accessibility@brocku.ca

• Compliance with AODA and the removal or barriers to full participation throughout the Brock Community.

• Education and training to the Brock community about accessibility, inclusion and anti-ableism through a human rights lens.

• Confidential consultations and complaint resolutions processes regarding individual issues or concerns around accessibility and accommodation.

Anti-Racism

Brock's strategic plan seeks to provide a unique student experience and prioritizes equity and diversity across campus. The Human Rights and Anti-Racism Advisor (HRARA) operates under an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework to support and improve the understandings of race, racism, and anti-racism both on and off campus.

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Student Justice Centre

This campus hub for advocates for social and political engagement, education, and activism that challenges racism, colonialism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, xenophobia, ethno-religious fascism, classism, sexism, and ageism. We promote social justice through educative initiatives, activism support, and programming, like workshops, events, film screenings, campaigns, etc. The Student Justice Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for marginalized students to study, relax, hold meetings, and connect with like-minded folks. Find us on campus in Thistle hallway, next to Scotia Bank. Our office is located in TH253B, please stop by!

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Intercultural Office

HRE’s Intercultural Office offers extensive intercultural training and measurement, coaching, learning opportunities and resources using a holistic intercultural lens that is rooted in the principles of human rights and equity. Students who are interested in this area may want to check out our Intercultural Professional Development Programs, including mentors, volunteers and internships. These programs allow you to increase your cross-cultural knowledge base while also developing critical problem-solving and leadership skills, invaluable in today’s global and diverse society.

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Student Code of Conduct

To maintain and facilitate students intellectual and personal pursuits, Brock University has established standards of behaviour to promote and maintain respect for the rights, responsibilities, and well-being of all members of our community. The University must therefore make provisions to address Student Misconduct that jeopardizes the welfare of the Brock Community, the good order and proper functioning of the academic and non-academic programs, and activities of the University, or that adversely affects the property of the University. In the event of misconduct, restorative justice techniques support and educate students through the disciplinary process. In most cases, the code will be administered by the Student Conduct Council, a team of peers that work toward making the community whole.

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CARE (Campus Assessment, Response, and Education)

Members of the Brock community are encouraged to take a proactive approach to the well-being of others. If an individual is believed to at-risk of harm to themselves or others, please connect with the Campus Assessment, Response, and Education (CARE). This group will endeavor to balance the rights of the student at-risk and the rights of other members of the University community. In most cases, a warm referral to the appropriate professional will be made and other support options introduced as appropriate. The rights of students with disabilities and mental health concerns are respected when addressing the conduct of a student at-risk.

Residence Community Standards

The Department of Residences works hard to facilitate the successful sleep, study, and social life of approximately 2,800 students. To do this, we must balance residents’ needs to ensure we reach the goals of high quality of life and academic success by the end of students’ time in residence. Review Residence Community Standards at: brocku.ca/residence/important-information/ community-standards

Off-Campus Living & Neighbourhood Relations

The Off-Campus Living team is here to help! We’re committed to working together with students, property owners, residents, and community partners to ensure all expectations of being a contributing member of our community are met. Once students have moved into their off-campus accommodation we offer services that continue to support students throughout their Brock off-campus journey. OffCampus Living provides a free Dispute Resolution Service (with the help of a neutral, Brock staff member) for students experiencing issues with their housemates, property owner, or property. We also have a series of programs and initiatives to ensure students understand their rights and responsibilities and tenancy and municipal by-laws while living off-campus. We encourage all students to be active and contributing members of their community by connecting them to local events, and volunteer opportunities. Our Off-Campus Living team offers information and materials to students related to being a good neighbour and community member and makes certain that any issues related to student housing are addressed appropriately. Brock Off-Campus Living offers various campaigns and initiatives throughout the year that foster positive neighbourhood relations.

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