Creating equality for all requires students to be aware of certain expectations the University has.
Other statements of common purpose intended to further communal respect as well as summative
statements pertaining to student actions are also addressed.
All students have the responsibility to:
1 make themselves aware of their rights and responsibilities.
2 request or initiate a process whereby this Charter is amended or extended from time to time as necessary in order to maintain relevancy and currency but not to dissolve, undo, reverse or in any way change any right or responsibility such that it is contradictory to the purpose and/or spirit in which the Charter has been written.
3 a. all students have the right and responsibility to report any case or instance when they believe their rights have been violated and are encouraged to contact the Conflict Resolution Advisor for assistance. It is the responsibility of anyone making a complaint to be prompt and truthful in so doing. The University shall, in return, treat each complaint separately and deal with it with on its own merits via the appropriate channels and/or established procedures.
4 treat all community members with respect in conjunction with the Pride in Our Shared Neighbourhood initiative.
5 make themselves aware of the University’s guidelines and protocols for
expectations of behaviour and for academic and non-academic misconduct
6 seek remedy to concerns through due process.
7 be aware of and adhere to deadlines such as but not limited to:
• Add/drop dates
• Registration, residence, and other mailing deadlines
• Withdrawal Dates
• Fee payment dates
• Filing and updating of local as well as permanent addresses
and contact information
8 pay all fees and tuition as approved by the Saint Mary’s University Board of Governors in a timely manner.
9 follow due procedure and obtain proper permission before inviting speakers or other guests onto campus and to do so with due and fair regard for the reasonable assumption of safety that fellow community members, especially students, have.
10 treat University and Association property with respect and not cause harm or damage to any part thereof either through acts of vandalism, protest, or other means so as to limit the use of, or accessibility to, any part of the University campus for other community members or guests who have been appropriately invited.
11 not infringe upon the rights of others
12 respect the interests, property, safety and general well being of those who live around or near campus and to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the traditions and teachings of Saint Mary’s.
13 have fun while being a student at Saint Mary’s University!