A community of respect
We are a community built on values of respect, fairness and compassion.
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.
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
Further information
Information and services that relate to our community of respect:
Listening to your views
Student feedback is important to us; we work in partnership to improve courses and services.
Report and support
If you experience or witness a student offence, you can report it.
Appeals and complaints
Find information about our complaint and academic appeal procedures.
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