Did you know 'Faculty/Student Relationship' is outlined in Humber's Human Rights Policy?
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning and the University of Guelph-Humber has the right, as well as the legal and moral responsibility, to ensure that all its members are treated fairly, equitably, and respectfully, in order to provide a learning, living and working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Section 3 of Humber’s Human Rights Policy addresses Faculty-Student Relationships:
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The integrity of the faculty-student relationship is a key foundation of Humber College’s educational mission. This relationship confers significant trust in the faculty member, who, in turn, assumes authority and accountability as an educator, evaluator, coach and mentor. The unequal institutional power intrinsic to this relationship increases the vulnerability of the student, i.e. any individual under the academic supervision of faculty, and the potential for coercion. The pedagogical relationship between faculty member and student must be protected from influences or activities that can interfere with learning consistent with the goals and ideals of the College. All such relationship jeopardizes the integrity of the educational process. Whenever a faculty member is responsible for academic supervision of a student, a personal relationship between them of a romantic or sexual nature, even if consensual, is inappropriate.
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Any sexual or romantic relations between a teacher and a student during the period of the teacher/student relationship are prohibited. The prohibition extends to sexual relations between a student and all others who have supervisory academic responsibility for that student.
All Humber employees are required to complete the Sexual Violence Training for Employees available on Blackboard. If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the training please contact jodie.glean@humber.ca.
