The Chap
05-06-2005, 10:43 AM
Some guy left something written on the whiteboard in our Study Room(something to do with breasts), Anyways as you see in the following e-mail because no one aploogised they closed the place down. I realise that sexism, or indeed any form of discrimination can be a pain in the arse for some one on the recieiving end, but I'm of the mind that this incident was blown wayyyy out of proportion. One of the girls I know (1 of about 7 doing computer science....) really couldn't give a ****. anyways, what do you guys think?
Dear All,
I have to inform you that unfortunately nobody came forward to apologise
about the sexist remark in the Student Study Room found toward the end of
last term. Yesterday the Staff-Student Consultative Committee discussed the
issue and endorsed my plan to make the room unavailable for one day. That
is, unless we have an apology by the originator very soon,
the Student Study Room will be closed on
Monday 9 May 2005 for a Day of Respect.
I want to remind everybody that there are many privileges which we all
enjoy, such as having a Student Study Room, such as having 24/7 access to
the building. These privileges are at risk if not everybody behaves
responsibly. I know that the overwhelming majority behaves very responsibly
and that only very few do not. We all make mistakes and when we do we
should find the courage to acknowledge them and apologise to anyone who
feels offended.
As a reminder I append a quote from our Student Handbook.
Kind regards
Manfred
(Senior Tutor)
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The University's Charter contains the following paragraph: "No
discrimination on the grounds of political opinion, age, colour,
disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, race,
religion or ****** orientation shall be exercised by the University in the
admission of students, or the appointment or promotion of staff or the
awarding of any Degree Diploma or Certificate, or generally, in the
execution of any of its Objects as laid down by the Charter."
The School of Computer Science confirms its wholehearted commitment to
these principles. In particular, the School welcomes students from all
religious, ethnic and other groups and is, moreover, concerned that their
human rights be protected. The School will not tolerate any abuse,
incitement to hatred, or any other discriminatory actions by School members
against any groups inside or outside the School. The strongest possible
disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found to have behaved in
such a way. If you become aware of any such case or of any form of
harassment contact immediately the Senior Tutor as disciplinary officer or
another member of staff.
The School is proud that it operates as an open, friendly community that is
as free as possible of all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Please
help us keep it this way.
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Dear All,
I have to inform you that unfortunately nobody came forward to apologise
about the sexist remark in the Student Study Room found toward the end of
last term. Yesterday the Staff-Student Consultative Committee discussed the
issue and endorsed my plan to make the room unavailable for one day. That
is, unless we have an apology by the originator very soon,
the Student Study Room will be closed on
Monday 9 May 2005 for a Day of Respect.
I want to remind everybody that there are many privileges which we all
enjoy, such as having a Student Study Room, such as having 24/7 access to
the building. These privileges are at risk if not everybody behaves
responsibly. I know that the overwhelming majority behaves very responsibly
and that only very few do not. We all make mistakes and when we do we
should find the courage to acknowledge them and apologise to anyone who
feels offended.
As a reminder I append a quote from our Student Handbook.
Kind regards
Manfred
(Senior Tutor)
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The University's Charter contains the following paragraph: "No
discrimination on the grounds of political opinion, age, colour,
disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, race,
religion or ****** orientation shall be exercised by the University in the
admission of students, or the appointment or promotion of staff or the
awarding of any Degree Diploma or Certificate, or generally, in the
execution of any of its Objects as laid down by the Charter."
The School of Computer Science confirms its wholehearted commitment to
these principles. In particular, the School welcomes students from all
religious, ethnic and other groups and is, moreover, concerned that their
human rights be protected. The School will not tolerate any abuse,
incitement to hatred, or any other discriminatory actions by School members
against any groups inside or outside the School. The strongest possible
disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found to have behaved in
such a way. If you become aware of any such case or of any form of
harassment contact immediately the Senior Tutor as disciplinary officer or
another member of staff.
The School is proud that it operates as an open, friendly community that is
as free as possible of all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Please
help us keep it this way.
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