4-009 - Respectful College Community

The Respectful College Community Policy of the Board of Governors is grounded in the College Values stated in the College’s Strategic Plan.

Values:

The Lambton College community – the Board of Governors, faculty, staff, administration, and students – share fundamental values that serve as guiding principles in all our activities:

• Caring – We have a sincere interest in the well-being and safety of all individuals in our community – our students, each other, and visitors to our campuses – and foster an environment that empowers people to be compassionate and offer superior service.

• Respect – We value the dignity and uniqueness of every individual in our community, and interact courteously and with an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

• Diversity – We embrace diversity, value equity and accessibility, foster an inclusive environment, and champion the potential of every mind. Our College achieves much of its strength through the diversity of our community, and its global connections.

• Integrity – We behave with honesty, integrity and fairness in all our interactions. Our words, decision and actions must comply with all applicable legislation, college policies and processes, principles of academic integrity, and must also be ethical.

• Teamwork – We value each other’s ideas. We work collaboratively as a community to achieve shared goals, promote cooperation and participatory decision-making, and encourage strong partnerships. We promise respectful attention to the ideas and opinions of others.

The Board directs the President to ensure that the College has a Respectful College Community Policy and Procedures in place based on the following principles:

1.0 Principles

1.1 This policy applies to:

• • Employees;

  • Students;
  • Members of the Board of Governors;
  • Members of committees established by the College;
  • Contractors such as those undertaking construction, provision of service or research;
  • Clients;
  • Visitors and guests.

1.2 Further, this policy governs all conduct, including but not limited to, on-campus conduct, off-campus conduct and internet-based conduct that engages the College’s duty to provide a safe and harassment-free College community.

1.3 Each member of the College community is required to behave in a safe and respectful manner that contributes to a College community free of harassment, bullying and discrimination and an environment of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and rights of each individual.

1.4 Each member of the College community is responsible for being familiar with the Respectful College Community Policy (“Policy”), all other policies and procedures on discrimination, harassment and bullying and complying with the provisions of this and all other related policies and procedures, including the confidentiality obligations and participation in any procedures taken under this Policy.

1.5 The College will consider all complaints of discrimination and harassment, whether they are made informally or formally to ensure that they are resolved quickly, confidentially and fairly.

1.6 The College is committed to an ongoing program of information and education concerning harassment, bullying and discrimination. Lambton College will ensure that managers and others in authority will be made aware of their responsibilities and rights under this Policy in creating and maintaining an environment free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

2.0

In support of this policy a set of procedures will be developed and implemented and an internal resolution process will be available to all members of the college community who believe that they have been affected by harassment or discrimination. The rights of both the complainant and respondent will be safeguarded.