Related University policies and procedures
Non-academic misconduct disciplinary procedure
This procedure explains how complaints about student misconduct are investigated and managed within the University. All types of misconduct fall within the scope of this procedure except for academic misconduct. Action against a student can only be taken through this procedure. The procedure falls within the scope of the University’s Regulation 7, which also governs academic misconduct.
Non-academic misconduct disciplinary procedure
Staff grievance procedure and Staff disciplinary procedure
These provide a framework to deal with concerns, problems or complaints raised by employees during their employment in relation to matters affecting themselves as individuals or matters affecting their personal dealings or relationships with other employees. For matters relating to misconduct, the grievance procedure works alongside the staff disciplinary procedure.
Complaints of misconduct procedure
This outlines the procedure for investigating student complaints of University staff misconduct. Reports can be made directly in writing via a form available on the Complaints of Misconduct web page, or via Report and Support. In each case, the report will be investigated by the University’s Complaints team and may involve other teams within the University as appropriate, for example, Human Resources.
Complaints of misconduct procedure
Complaints procedure
The University’s Complaints procedure is for general complaints about services received from the University itself, rather than the conduct of an individual. Examples of complaints under this procedure might include the quality and standards of services provided by the University, such as learning and teaching provision, advice, resources and facilities; the applications process or its outcome; failure to apply an administrative or academic process; unfair treatment; or concerns about the impact of a University policy.
The Complaints procedure cannot be used as an appeals procedure for any other University procedure. Appeals procedures are outlined within each individual policy or procedure.
Where misconduct is alleged against a staff member, this will be considered under the Complaints of Misconduct Procedure.
Joint Code of Practice on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech
The University and York Student Union Joint Code of Practice on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech explains the University's commitment to promoting a community of vigorous enquiry, discussion and debate and, as part of this, upholding its statutory obligations regarding academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. It also explains how we seek to balance such commitments with the rights of all members of our community to a fair, welcoming and inclusive environment, free from unlawful harassment, bullying, victimisation, and hate incidents and where all members of the University community treat each other with dignity and respect.
Complaints will be handled through the University’s standard complaints procedures.
Safeguarding procedures
The University of York Safeguarding web pages explain how staff and students can raise concerns if they think someone is at risk of harm. Reports can be made by completing a safeguarding reporting form or if the report is regarding a member of staff, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in Human Resources, and advice is available from the safeguarding team.
Where there are concerns about immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services on 999, or contact Campus Safety on 01904 32 3333 or via the SafeZone app.