Policies
The Office of EDI is guided by a number of University of Calgary policy and procedures, and works with various units on campus to advance and equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible campus.
Code of Conduct
The university's mission of teaching, research and service to community requires a shared commitment to the core values of the university as well as a commitment to conduct university activities ethically. The purpose of this policy is to communicate the university's expectations with respect to the behaviour of employees, academic staff members, students, postdoctoral scholars and appointees.
Employment Equity Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish the terms under which the University of Calgary implements employment equity under the Government of Canada Federal Contractors Program.
Harassment Policy
The purpose of this policy is to enhance awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals subjected to, or who become aware of, harassment.
Protected Disclosure Procedure
This procedure outlines the process by which individuals may make a Protected Disclosure, the process by which the University will respond and the process by which individuals will be protected from reprisals. If you have questions about this procedure, please contact Shirley Voyna Wilson.
Learn more from the Protected Disclosure and Research Integrity Office site
Respect in the Workplace (Human Resources)
The University of Calgary is committed to providing a campus that respects and promotes human rights, personal dignity, civility and health and safety for all members of the campus community.
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Policy
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Policy took effect on June 1, 2017. This standalone policy addresses sexual and gender-based violence and applies to all members of the university community - including students, faculty and staff - and operates alongside other applicable university policies and procedures.
To learn more about how the policy impacts you, contact the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Team.
Workplace Diversity and Employment Equity (Human Resources)
The University of Calgary strives to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and working environment in which there is respect for the dignity of all persons and fair and equitable treatment of individuals in our diverse community.
Workplace Violence Policy (Health, Safety, and Environment)
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that workers understand that Workplace Violence is considered to be a serious offence and will not be tolerated, those subjected to Workplace Violence have access to assistance in order to pursue a complaint, and those subjected to or aware of Workplace Violence are advised of available recourse.
Workplace Accommodation Policy
The purpose of this policy is to formally recognize the University’s Duty to Accommodate Academic Staff Members, Postdoctoral Scholars, Graduate Student Staff Members and Employees, in its role as an employer, under the Alberta Human Rights Act. It facilitates arrangements that eliminate barriers to ensure that those who are otherwise able to work are not excluded from doing so based on a Protected Ground.
Student Accommodation Policy (Vice-Provost Student Experience)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the University’s Duty to Accommodate Students, in its role as a service provider, under the Alberta Human Rights Act. This policy applies to Instructors, other Employees, of other Contractors and Students at the University’s campuses in Alberta.
View the FAQ about this policy for Instructors, Deans, Associate Deans and Department Heads
Procedure for Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Vice Provost Student Experience)
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the University’s application and review process for a request for Accommodation made by a Student with a Disability.
This procedure applies to Instructors, other Employees, other Contractors and Students at the University’s campuses in Alberta.