In the Department of Chemistry, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive community that fosters and celebrates diversity. Through our core mission of furthering knowledge, education, and research for the betterment of society and scientific advancement we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment that is safe, welcoming and free from discrimination.
Raising a Concern or Complaint
If you are experiencing workplace incivility, harassment, or discrimination, you may raise it with the University by contacting any of the University’s 13 Divisional HR Offices or any of the University’s equity offices on the St. George, UTM, and UTSC campuses. You may approach whichever HR office or Equity Professional you are most comfortable speaking with, even if they are not a part of your local Divisional HR Office. Faculty members may also raise concerns and complaints with their Office of the Dean. All employees may also seek support or file a formal complaint via the University’s Workplace Investigations Office.
- If you are experiencing sexual violence or sexual harassment on campus, please contact the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre
- If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment on campus in relation to your sexual or gender identity, please contact the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office (SGDO)
- If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment on campus in relation to your nationality, racialized identity, or cultural background, please contact the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO)
Members of the Department of Chemistry Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee change annually and are listed on the committee page of our website.
Accommodation
The Department of Chemistry recognizes its obligation to prevent discriminatory impacts on members of its community that arise from the failure to accommodate based on disability, religion/creed, and family status (i.e., primary caregiving responsibilities for parent/guardian or child). The duty to accommodate is made up of several overlapping and mutually reinforcing principles, including respect for dignity, individualization, integration, and full participation, as well as inclusive design.
Employees are encouraged to communicate accommodation needs to their immediate manager, supervisor, or the Chair of the department. You may also contact your local Human Resources representative. It is the responsibility of both the University and the individual seeking accommodations to work cooperatively and respectfully to explore and implement appropriate accommodation options.
If you have concerns or requests regarding accommodation, please contact the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Office, Institutional Equity Office, or Family Care Office (FCO), depending on the nature of the accommodation.