Supporting an Environment of Inclusion and Respect at the U of A

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Supporting an Environment of Inclusion and
Respect at the U of A
Janet Smith Office of Human Rights
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The University of Alberta strives to be a work
and study environment that is respectful and
inclusive...            ...therefore the
University has committed itself to achieving a
work, study and living environment that is free
of discrimination and harassment.
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Achievement of this goal requires a commitment
from all members of the University community.
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11 Behaviours that Support Inclusiveness and
Respect (Adapted from Frederick A. Miller
Judith H. Katz (2002). The Inclusion
Breakthrough Unleashing the Real Power of
Diversity. San Francisco Berrett-Koehler)
1. Greet each other 2. Create a sense of
belonging expect, accept, and respect difference
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11 Behaviours that Support Inclusiveness and
Respect (Adapted from Frederick A. Miller
Judith H. Katz (2002). The Inclusion
Breakthrough Unleashing the Real Power of
Diversity. San Francisco Berrett-Koehler)
3. Resolve conflicts and misunderstandings
ASAP 4. Listen Listen Listen 5. Communicate
directly, clearly, and honestly
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11 Behaviours that Support Inclusiveness and
Respect (Adapted from Frederick A. Miller
Judith H. Katz (2002). The Inclusion
Breakthrough Unleashing the Real Power of
Diversity. San Francisco Berrett-Koehler)

• 6. Understand your job and how it contributes to
  the whole
• 7. Make sure EACH person can contribute
• 8. Invite and welcome different frames of
  reference

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11 Behaviours that Support Inclusiveness and
Respect (Adapted from Frederick A. Miller
Judith H. Katz (2002). The Inclusion
Breakthrough Unleashing the Real Power of
Diversity. San Francisco Berrett-Koehler)

• 9. Actively include your colleagues
• 10. Be careful and specific about meeting times,
  places, and the nature of the task ...and
  finally
• Be courageous.

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If you have a question or a concern, please
call theOffice of Human Rights at
492-7325 ...or visit us in 289 CAB or at
www.ualberta.ca/humanrights