Governing Documents: University Community

POLICY:	VIOLENT OR THREATENING BEHAVIOR
Effective Date:	March 22, 2006
Revised Date:
Review Date:	March 22, 2016
Approving Body:	Board of Governors
Authority:	University of Manitoba Act Section # 16(1)
Implementation:	President: delegated to the Vice-President (Administration)
Contact:	Director of Security Services
Applies to:	Board of Governors members, Senate members, Faculty/School Councils, Students, External Parties: all visitors, all Employees

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1.0 Reason for Policy

To state clearly the university's refusal to tolerate violence, threats or intimidation and to describe possible consequences of such action or actions.

2.0 Policy Statement

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, positive and productive learning and working environment. Therefore, the University will not tolerate threats, intimidation or violence. Individuals who are found to have engaged in such activities will be subject to disciplinary action which may result in termination of employment, expulsion from educational programs and a ban from university property.  

2.1 Definitions

For the purpose of this policy, violent or threatening behavior shall be deemed to include intimidation.

a) Threats include verbal and/or physical actions that create fear or apprehension of bodily harm.

b) Intimidation is defined as conduct or harassment that disrupts the work environment and/or results in a reasonable fear for personal safety.

c) Violence is defined as physical attack(s) that may cause injury and/or verbal attacks that may cause emotional trauma.

3.0 Accountability

3.1 The University Secretary is responsible for advising the President that a formal review of this Policy is required.

3.2 The Director of Security Services is responsible for the communication, administration and interpretation of this Policy.

4.0 Secondary Documents

4.1 The Vice-President (Administration) or the President may approve Procedures which are secondary to and comply with this Policy.

5.0 Review

5.1 Formal Policy reviews will be conducted every ten (10) years. The next scheduled review date for this Policy is March 22, 2016.

5.2 In the interim, this Policy may be revised or rescinded if the Board of Governors deems necessary

5.3 If this Policy is revised or rescinded, all Secondary Documents will be reviewed as soon as reasonably possible in order to ensure that they:

(a) comply with the revised Policy; or
(b) are in turn rescinded.

6.0 Effect on Previous Statements

6.1 This Policy supersedes the following:

(a) all previous Board/Senate Policies, Procedures, and resolutions on the subject matter herein;
(b) all previous Administration Policies, Procedures, and directives on the subject matter contained herein;

7.0 Cross References

Procedures: Vioent or Threatening Behavior