Dignity and Respect Policy (July 2017 update)
Warning: the content within this page reflects the information available to students in the 2016/17 academic year. As such, this information may no longer be factually accurate.
In July 2017 The Open University made some changes to the Dignity and Respect Policy. These changes will affect all students.
The changes made
- Policy title changed from Student Code for Dealing with Bullying and Harassment to Dignity and Respect Policy: Bullying and harassment between students or students and staff.
- Introduction amended to include students including elected officers and other representatives of The Open University Students Association, regardless of whether or not they are a current student, who feel bullied and harassed, and staff.
- Section 2.2 - Suggested sources of support for students amended.
- Section 2.10 - Inclusion of Bullying and Harassment by former students of the University to existing members of staff.
- Appendix 1 - Contacts / Disciplinary or Executive Authorities contains separate tables of contacts for students and staff.
- Appendix 2 - Summary of 2.2 Dignity and Respect Policy informal and formal procedures for students flowcharts added.
Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.
