Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Reconciliation

The University of Toronto and Bloomberg Nursing are committed to equity, human rights and respect for diversity. All members of the U of T community should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect where all members of our community can express themselves, engage with each other, and respect one another’s differences. All members of the U of T community can access resources through the Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture website and offices.

Students are reminded of the expectation that we all demonstrate respect for one another. As outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, U of T does not condone discrimination or harassment against any persons or communities especially when based on grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, no person shall engage in a course of vexatious conduct that is directed at one or more specific individuals, and that is based on the race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. This includes:

• Racial slurs or “jokes”
• Insults due to racial identity
• Online posts of cartoons or pictures, in a workplace or school that degrade persons of a particular racial group
• Name-calling due to race, colour, citizenship, place of origin, ancestry, ethnic background or creed
• Pseudonyms or handles that are inappropriate about ancestry, colour, citizenship, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual or gender identity, race, or religion.

Students are encouraged to support one another and the University’s commitment to human rights and our values of diversity, inclusion, and respect in managing any inappropriate comments or disruptive behaviours. If students experience or witness inappropriate comments or behaviours, they are encouraged to contact the instructor or follow the Student Disclosure Process.

Student Disclosure Process

Students who have witnessed or experienced harassment, discrimination or harmful unprofessionalism should use the Faculty’s disclosure protocol by either submitting an entry on the confidential Event Disclosure Form (EDF) or contacting the Faculty’s designated intake officer Kristen Reichold, Director Office of the Dean (Kristen.Reichold@utoronto.ca).