overview

Welcome to the BCIT Harassment and Discrimination website. Here you will find:

• Harassment and discrimination information
• Policies and guidelines
• Conflict resolution skills tutorial

Purpose

We provide our Student and Employee community with the resources required to insure that their human rights are protected while they are working or studying at BCIT.

As an employer and as a provider of educational services to students, BCIT has a responsibility to insure a harassment-free environment. BCIT carries out that responsibility through an awareness and education program that is available to anyone in the BCIT Community.

Services

Students or employees who believe that their human rights are being attacked have access to the Harassment and Discrimination Advisor to assist them. The Harassment and Discrimination Advisor, using the BCIT Policy on Harassment & Discrimination, will provide confidential advice or coaching to assist in the resolution of complaints.

BCIT encourages an environment of mutual respect and integrity. If students or employees become involved in conflicts where they are feeling seriously abused, intimidated or offended by another, they may be able to use the BCIT Policy on Harassment and Discrimination to help them resolve their conflict.

It is in the interest of everyone in the BCIT Community to participate in making BCIT a place where we can work and study without discrimination or harassment.

Funding for this website and the Conflict Resolution materials was provided in part by an enhancement grant from the Centre for Curriculum Transfer and Technology's Safer Campuses Initiative.