Community of respect - About the University, University of York

We Are York

We act according to these shared values and hold each other to these expectations. We tackle difficult questions and debate our differences sensitively. We challenge inappropriate behaviour and if necessary, report it.

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Together:

we act according to our shared values of respect, fairness and compassion, and hold each other to these expectations
we debate our differences, relying on reason to examine values and tackle hard questions with respect and sensitivity
we challenge injustice, unfairness, disrespect and abuse, both within and beyond the University

You can expect the University:

to show respect to you and treat you fairly
to engage proactively with challenge and criticism
to be fair, clear and timely in dealing with complaints, academic appeals, and non-academic issues such as fees and costs
to support and advance the interests of students, engage student representatives in its decision making and provide opportunities for students to help to shape the University’s development

As a student member of the University, you are expected:

to show respect to others and yourself
to be willing to have your preconceptions and stereotypes challenged
to actively challenge disrespectful speech and unfair behaviour and to seek support from the University if your experience is adversely affected by disrespect or unfairness from students or staff in a way you are unable to resolve independently
to engage with opportunities to enhance the experience of all students, including by helping to select student representatives in your department, College and students’ union, and by providing feedback on your experience