All staff and faculty members must have a basic awareness and understanding of UBC's Discrimination Policy.

UBC's Discrimination Policy sets out to provide 'students, staff and faculty with an environment dedicated to excellence, equity and mutual respect; one that is free of Discrimination; and one in which the ability to freely work, live, examine, question, teach, learn, comment and criticize is protected.'

This Policy aims to 'prevent discrimination on the grounds protected by the BC Human Rights Code, and to provide procedures for handling complaints, remedying situations, and imposing discipline when such Discrimination does occur.'

The Policy includes information on how to make a formal complaint. As per section 4.1:

'Those with concerns relating to matters of Discrimination must consult with the Equity and Inclusion Office before making a formal complaint under these Procedures. If the person with the concern believes that it was not satisfactorily addressed through consultation, that person may submit a formal complaint to the Director of Investigations. The Director of Investigations will provide a copy or summary of the complaint to the Equity and Inclusion Office.'

The IO may offer Alternative Resolution Processes if appropriate, as an alternative to a formal investigation. Investigations regarding matters of Discrimination will generally be completed within 90 days of the Report being received.

Please follow the link below to view the Policy.

UBC Discrimination Policy: SC7