Advocacy Services for Faculty/Staff

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • consultations regarding process/practices 
  • consultations regarding the management and process involving an individual student 
  • provide information regarding alternative dispute resolution and formal appeals processes 
  • assist with training of appeal committees (members and chairs) 
  • customized workshops for students and staff (all members of U of M community) on a variety of student related topics 
  • feature projects, e.g., Academic Integrity Week 
  • collect and circulate resources on contemporary student issues 
  • template letter of appeal/template the appeal decision letter 
  • provide further referrals to other Student Support Services and/or Faculty and Staff Resource Services


Publications

UTS Newsletter, University of Manitoba

The following are articles were written by Student Advocacy staff or by our colleagues in other Student Services, Student Affairs offices.

What You Need To Know As Academic Staff About The New Student Discipline Bylaw
By Brandy Usick, Student Advocacy with Michelle Martin-Strong, Office of the University Secretary and Gregory Juliano, Office of Legal Counsel
p. 10-11
2009 Winter newsletter

Disruptive Students: Distressed, Difficult or Dangerous?
By Don Stewart, Associate Professor & Director Student Counselling & Career Centre
p. 10-11
2008 Spring newsletter

Responding To Inappropriate Behaviour In The Classroom.
By Heather Morris and Brandy Usick, Student Advocacy
p. 10-11
2008 Winter newsletter


Related Links

  • U of M Student-Related Policies
  • Complaint Resolution Process for Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Flow Chart: Appeals Procedures for Students
  • U of M Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Complaint Handling Guide for Students, Faculty, & Administrators
  • Respectful Work & Learning Environment Policy (link to U of M policy)
  • Student Discipline Process