Welcoming 2SLGBTQIA+ Students
As students, faculty, and staff, we're all here to learn, and we're all part of a community. Let's give each other the respect that we want to receive.
We come from different places, we have different religions and beliefs, and we all think differently, but we should have a home here. During your time at Acadia, members of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community will be your friends, classmates, teammates, and teachers. Let's all continue to build a campus community that's fair, understanding, and open-minded.
Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
We strive to make all students feel safe and welcome. If you would like someone to talk to or if you have questions about your sexuality or identity, we encourage you to consider speaking with the fantastic people on campus at the Counselling Centre or Peer Support, including . You may also find the and Nova Scotia Health Authority's to be of interest.
Our Policy
Policy Against Harassment & Discrimination
All members of the University community have the
. Personal harassment, sexual
harassment, and discrimination are demeaning and degrading behaviours. These can affect an
individual鈥檚 self-esteem and can have a negative impact on performance at work or in class. These
can make an individual feel angry, powerless, and fearful.
Sexual Violence Policy
私人影院 is committed to creating and maintaining an and to promoting greater awareness of Sexual Violence through education. Acadia will create an environment where sexual violence is not tolerated, where everyone is responsible to take action to prevent against acts of Sexual Violence, and where complainants choose their course of action (subject to the necessary disclosure of confidential information relating to incidents of Sexual Violence in specific circumstances as outlined in this document), and where complainants are supported and treated with respect.
Chosen Name and Identity Policy
私人影院 both aspires, and commits, to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The University believes that the learning, teaching and research environment should be accessible and affirming to the individuals that comprise it. As an individual鈥檚 identity is at the very core of their personal experience, Acadia affirms that a person鈥檚 chosen identity will be used whenever possible to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, academic and living environment.
Please visit the for more information and the .
Gender Inclusive Washrooms
The Equity Office maintains a list of gender inclusive/gender neutral washrooms on campus.
Equity Office
Our Equity Officer is available to students, staff, and faculty. The fundamental objective of the Equity Office is to prevent discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal harassment from occurring. You may also lodge a complaint against a student via our Non-Academic Judicial Process.
Contact us for an appointment:
counselling@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1246
lower level
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Virtual appointments
Wednesdays 4:30PM - 7:30PM