The University of Toronto and Bloomberg Nursing are committed to equity, human rights and respect for diversity. All members of the U of T community should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect where all members of our community can express themselves, engage with each other, and respect one another’s differences. All members of the U of T community can access resources through the Division of People, Finance & Digital Services.

Students with diverse learning styles and needs are welcomed at Bloomberg Nursing. The University provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with the terms of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This occurs through a collaborative process that acknowledges a collective obligation to develop an accessible learning environment that both meets the needs of students and preserves the essential academic requirements of the University's courses and programs.

Students are reminded of the expectation that we all demonstrate respect for one another. As outlined in the Code of Student Conduct, U of T does not condone discrimination or harassment against any persons or communities especially when based on grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, no person shall engage in a course of vexatious conduct that is directed at one or more specific individuals, and that is based on the race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. This includes:

• Racial slurs or “jokes”
• Insults due to racial identity
• Online posts of cartoons or pictures, in a workplace or school that degrade persons of a particular racial group
• Name-calling due to race, colour, citizenship, place of origin, sexual or gender identity, ancestry, ethnic background or creed
• Pseudonyms or handles that are inappropriate about ancestry, colour, citizenship, ethnicity, place of origin, race, or religion.

Students are encouraged to support one another and the University’s commitment to human rights and our values of diversity, inclusion, and respect in managing any inappropriate comments or disruptive behaviours. If students experience or witness inappropriate comments or behaviours, they are encouraged to contact the instructor or follow the Student Disclosure Process.