St. Clair College is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all community members. All students and members of the St. Clair community have the right to learn, study, work, and be in an atmosphere free of racism, hate, and discrimination.
The College has implemented resources and processes to prevent, respond to, and address any form of racism, hate, and discrimination. While pro-active measures have been implemented, the College recognizes the importance of ongoing growth and accountability to further dismantle systematic injustices.
Understanding Your Rights
Understanding your rights empowers you to advocate for yourself and others while contributing to a culture rooted in equity, respect, and accountability.
All College community members have the right to:
- Be Treated with Dignity and Respect
- Equitable Access and Opportunity
- Safe and Inclusive Environment
- Speak Up and Be Heard
- Participate in Change
- Education and Awareness
Anti-Racism/Anti-Hate/Anti-Discrimination Policy (5.30)
Policy 5.30 outlines standards for acceptable conduct and offers an avenue to address instances of unacceptable conduct related to Racism, Hate and/or Discrimination. This policy is applicable all members of the College community, which includes all students, faculty, staff, management, members of the Board of Governors and its committees, and visitors, including guest speakers.
Making a Complaint - Formal or Anonymous
Any College community member has the option and right to file a complaint through the Anti-Racism, Anti-Hate, and Anti-Discrimination Policy. There is an option to file formally or anonymously. The complaint form below contains both options to choose from.
Anti-Racism/Anti-Hate/Anti-Discrimination Complaint Form
Upholding Free Speech Policy (5.22)
Excellence in the College community is fostered by promoting the freest possible exchange of information, ideas, beliefs, and opinions, including discussion of controversial topics and unpopular points of view. However, such exchange of information, ideas, beliefs, and opinions must be exercised in a manner that demonstrates respect for others, including ensuring their ability to meaningfully participate in the exchange of such information, ideas, beliefs, and opinions.
Getting Support
College community members, who have witnessed or experienced racism, hate or discrimination directly or indirectly, have the right to access supports. The College has ensured that accessible and supportive resources are available. In addition, the College recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being for academic and personal success.
Students:
On-campus services and online services are available to students. On-Campus supports include academic counselling, mental health counselling and crisis support. In addition, accommodations for diagnosed conditions are available through student services. These services can be accessed through Student Services.
Employees:
All Full-Time College employees and their dependent family members can access a range of health and wellness services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Please visit the link on the College Intranet, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for more information.