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- Guide to the Human Rights Policy and the Complaint Process
- Human Rights Guide for Students
- Human Rights Guide for Faculty and Staff
- Discrimination in the Hiring Process
- Disability Accommodation
- Religious Accommodation
- Multifaith Calendar
- Pregnancy and Breast/Chestfeeding Accommodation
- Guide to Pronouns
- Annual Reports
- Human Rights Policy Board
- FAQs
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SFU and External Resources
Please see below for a list of internal and external resources available to the SFU community. You can also use the following links to jump to resources by topic:
If you don’t know who to consult, start by telling the person you contact that you are unsure of who to consult, and share only the minimum amount of information necessary for the person to determine who you should be consulting. This will protect privacy and prevent you from having to repeat the full details of your situation multiple times.
Human Rights
If you have concerns about discrimination, harassment based on a protected ground (such as sexual harassment or race-based harassment), or GP 18 retaliation, you may wish to consult the following resources:
SFU Resources
- Guide to the Human Rights Policy and the Complaint Process
- Human Rights Policy and Procedures (GP 18)
External Resources
Sexual Harassment & Violence
If you have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or sexual violence and would like support, referrals or information, you may wish to consult the following resources:
SFU Resources
- Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office
- Sexual Violence and Misconduct Prevention, Education and Support Policy (GP 44)
- GP 44 in Simplified Language
External Resources
Personal Bullying & Harassment
If you have experienced or witnessed personal bullying and harassment (harassment with no connection to a protected ground under the B.C. Human Rights Code), you may wish to consult the following resources:
SFU Resources
- Bullying and Harassment Central Hub
- Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedures (GP 47)
- Summary of the Bullying and Harassment Report Process
- Guide to Responding to Disrespect, Bullying, and Harassment
- Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment canvas Learning Module
- Contact the Anti-Bullying Specialist
External Resources
Counselling Services
SFU Resources
If you are a student who may benefit from SFU’s counselling services, you may wish to consult the following resources:
If you are a faculty or staff member who may benefit from SFU’s counselling services, you may wish to consult the following resources:
External Resources
If you would like to access resources that are available to anyone in the community, please refer to the following lists:
Advocacy Services
SFU Resources
If you are a student who would like to access SFU’s advocacy services:
- Contact the Student Advocacy Coordinator at studentadv.coord@sfss.ca if you are an undergraduate student.
- Contact the Advocate and Policy Advisor at advoacy@sfugradsociety.ca or 778-782-9412 if you are a graduate student.
- Book an appointment with the SFSS Free Legal Clinic.
If you are a faculty or staff member who would like to access SFU’s advocacy services, contact your union/association (APSA, CUPE 3338, TSSU, Poly Party, or Faculty Association) and/or:
- A Faculty Relations Advisor (if you are a faculty member).
- A Labour Relations Advisor (if you are a staff member who belongs to a union).
- Your Strategic Business Partner (if you are a staff member who does not belong to a union).
External Resources
If you would like to seek advice from external advocacy sources, you may wish to consult the following resources:
Identity-Based Support Services
If you would like to access services that may support your individual or collective race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability/neurodiversity, or religion/spirituality, you may wish to consult the resources available on this Health & Counselling webpage.
Accommodation Requests
Students
- If you require disability related academic accommodation under the Accessibility for Students with Disabilities Policy (GP 26), contact the Centre for Accessible Learning.
- If you require non-disability related academic accommodation (e.g. religious accommodation), contact the Human Rights Office.
Faculty and Staff
- If you require disability related workplace accommodation under the Disability Accommodation in the Workplace Policy (GP 40), contact the Wellness and Recovery Office.
- If you require non-disability related workplace accommodation (e.g. religious accommodation), contact the Wellness and Recovery Office.
For information on the duty to accommodate, see:
Still Unsure?
If your situation does not fall into any of the categories above, or if you are still unsure about which resource is right for your situation, contact:
- the Office of Student Support, Rights, and Responsibilities, the Office of the Ombudsperson, or your student advocate (see Advocacy Services above) if you are a student;
- a Faculty Relations Advisor if you are a faculty member; or
- your Strategic Business Partner if you are a staff member.
Note About External Resources: Links to external resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by SFU. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of information or services provided by external resources. If you have questions about an external resource, please contact the organization directly.
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