Carleton University Senate Policy Regarding Educational Equity
Preamble
This policy supports Carleton University's commitment to Sections 15 and
28 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Sections 1, 5 and
14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the University's Statement
on Conduct and Human Rights.
Statement of Principles
Carleton University is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship
and research and to providing equity in its educational programs and
services.
The University Strives to provide the best possible educational
experience for all of its students and to encourage and assist all students
to succeed academically and as members of the University community.
The commitment to provide educational equity extends to members of
disadvantaged groups as outlined in the University's Statement on Conduct
and Human Rights, and includes international students within these
categories.
Educational Equity Policy Statement
Carleton University is committed to identifying University policies,
programs and services that need to be changed, enhanced or created (subject
to the availability of resources) in order to:
Increase the access, retention and graduation of groups of students who
have traditionally been under-represented, underserved and/or disadvantaged
in University programs; and
Provide and maintain a supportive, hospitable and welcoming educational
environment for all students, faculty, staff and associated professionals
in the University.
The University is committed to providing accommodation on human rights
grounds to students to the point of undue hardship (considering cost,
outside sources of funding, if any, and health and safety requirements) and
to implementing special measures as required to achieve the University's
educational equity goals.
The University undertakes to provide education and training to faculty,
staff and students on human rights issues as these relate, inter alia, to
curriculum and pedagogy and, through the Office of the Vice-President
(Academic), to provide seed funding and/or release time for an initial
five-year period to support the development of courses and research within
the disciplines reflecting an interest in pluralism and diversity.
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