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:The University’s policy on accommodating students who are unable to meet certain academic obligations due to religious observances | :The University’s policy on accommodating students who are unable to meet certain academic obligations due to religious observances | ||
;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/conflict-of-interest-regulation-on_0.pdf Regulation on Conflict of Interest] | ;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/conflict-of-interest-regulation-on_0.pdf Regulation on Conflict of Interest] | ||
*Identifies [https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/files/secretariat/recognizing-conflicts-jan_2015.pdf potential conflicts of interest] and how to address them in the University setting | |||
*Conflicts may exist whenever a member of the University community is in a position to influence activities in ways that could lead to personal gain or an improper advantage for themselves or others | |||
*May be referenced in the context of inappropriate relationships/abuses of power between professors and students | |||
;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/code-student-grievance-procedures-2013_may.pdf Code of Student Grievance Procedures] | ;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/code-student-grievance-procedures-2013_may.pdf Code of Student Grievance Procedures] | ||
*Outlines the procedures for filing a formal grievance with the University | |||
*Students wishing to file a grievance should consult [http://licm.mcgill.ca/student-advocacy/ Student Advocacy at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill] | |||
;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ombudsperson-students-english.pdf Policy on the Ombudsperson for Students] | ;[https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ombudsperson-students-english.pdf Policy on the Ombudsperson for Students] | ||
*The Office of the Ombudsperson offers confidential and informal dispute resolution services | |||
*Can be accessed for issues around academic rights, supervision, interpersonal conflicts, and more | |||
*They cannot initiate formal grievance procedures or take action against the university | |||
Revision as of 15:07, 27 June 2018
Relevant Policies
- Charter of Students' Rights
- Outlines the protections that you are guaranteed as a student of the University, such as:
- Rights around assessment and learning environments
- Grievances and access to personal information
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities
- Lays out the procedures for accommodating students with disabilities, such as:
- Application
- Admission
- Financial aid
- Support services
- Academic modifications
- Barrier-free learning environments
- Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for more information
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Days
- The University’s policy on accommodating students who are unable to meet certain academic obligations due to religious observances
- Regulation on Conflict of Interest
- Identifies potential conflicts of interest and how to address them in the University setting
- Conflicts may exist whenever a member of the University community is in a position to influence activities in ways that could lead to personal gain or an improper advantage for themselves or others
- May be referenced in the context of inappropriate relationships/abuses of power between professors and students
- Outlines the procedures for filing a formal grievance with the University
- Students wishing to file a grievance should consult Student Advocacy at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill
- The Office of the Ombudsperson offers confidential and informal dispute resolution services
- Can be accessed for issues around academic rights, supervision, interpersonal conflicts, and more
- They cannot initiate formal grievance procedures or take action against the university