Addressing a Concern or Complaint
Your well-being is our priority!
We are here to help
Visit at https://lassonde.yorku.ca/student-life/student-well-being#concerns
Lassonde Assistant Dean, Students – ad.students@lassonde.yorku.ca
Some examples of concerning behaviour that should be addressed may include
- Discriminating or derogatory comments related to a fellow student’s sexuality, race, and/or ability.
- Bullying or belittling a group members thoughts and ideas
- Using terms such as rape when referring to academic assessments and grading
- Female identifying students being ignored by their male identifying lab partner
- Male identifying lab partners redoing the work done by their female identifying lab partner
- Constantly messaging or contacting a fellow student after they have asked you not to or you have received no response
- Making positive comments or references about known perpetrators of sexual violence
Office Student Community Relations
Any conflict involving a student as the respondent (student who is responding to a complaint against them) can be referred to OSCR
- Student – Student
- Course Director – Student
- Staff – Student
http://oscr.students.yorku.ca/student-conduct
CSRR: http://oscr.students.yorku.ca/csrr
Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion
Any concern or complaint related to a protected ground(s) under the Ontario Human Rights Code and related York policies and procedures, can be referred to the CHREI. https://rights.info.yorku.ca/
REI plays an important role in supporting the work of The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education Office (The Centre) by processing matters under the Sexual Violence Policy.
Process for Exploring a Concern/Complaint
- Document all the facts/details of your concern/complaint
- Contact rights@yorku.ca, https://rights.info.yorku.ca/complaint-case-resolution-and-consultation/
- Options for resolution may include informal, mediation, or formal complaint