Student Rights and Responsibilities Office

About Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office works to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that maximizes opportunities for student success and upholds the rights and responsibilities of the Mohawk College community. 

Through a student-focused, collaborative process, we:

  • Help students understand and navigate school policies and procedures
  • Provide conflict coaching and consultation for students & employees
  • Address student behaviour concerns through policy
  • Support the resolution of student human rights complaints
  • Assist survivors of sexualized violence to understand and explore options
  • Connect students with relevant services and supports. 

 

Student Rights and Responsibilities : Policies

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office is responsible for determining outcomes and resolving matters as outlined in the following college policies and/or procedures:
 

The Student Behaviour Policy

 
Mohawk College is committed to establishing and maintaining a learning and working community that is safe and respectful for students and employees. This Policy through the related Procedures, establishes the processes by which the college will respond to allegations of inappropriate behaviour by students.
 

Read the Student Behaviour Policy

Student Human Rights Policy

 

Mohawk College is committed to ensuring an academic and working environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of all students and employees and treats all individuals with respect. This Policy through the related Procedures, establishes the processes by which the college will respond to allegations of Student Human Rights and Discrimination.

Read the Student Human Rights Policy

Sexual Assault and Sexualized Violence Policy

 
The Sexual Assault and Sexualized Violence Policy through the related procedures, establishes the processes by which the college will respond to allegations of sexual violence.
 

Read the Sexual Assault and Sexualized Violence Policy

Student Complaints Procedure

 
The Student Complaints Procedure establishes a process for students to lodge a complaint and/or raise concerns or grievances about their studies, student life, the college, or the college environment.
 

 File a Student Complaint

 
 

Our Focus

We focus on student education and development and the promotion of a safe and caring campus community.

 

Information for Students

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office supports the resolution of various student concerns through a student-focused, collaborative process.

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Information for Faculty and Staff

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office is a resource for all college employees. We can help you identify possible next steps in addressing student behaviour and/or supporting students inside or outside of the classroom.

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Support and Resources

 Mohawk has numerous supports and resources available to current students. 

Learn More

 

Contact SRRO

You can reach out to us using the following methods. Please note we monitor our phone, emails, and Public Incident Reporting Form, Monday - Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. We will respond to you within 48 hours.

Drop-In Hours

 

Fennell Campus Room F114 

Tuesday 11 am- 3 pm

Thursday 1 pm- 3 pm

Email

 

General Inquiries

SRRO [at] mohawkcollege.ca (SRRO[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

To File a Complaint or Report an Incident

Public Incident Reporting Form

Phone 

 

905-575-1212 ext. 2181

Get Help Now

 If this in an emergency please call 911 

 

Contact Mohawk Security and Emergency Management

If you require immediate assistance on campus please contact Mohawk College Security and Emergency Management.

  • Fennell, Stoney Creek & Airport: Dial 55 from a college phone
  • Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IAHS): Dial 88 (McMaster Security) from a university phone
  • Other Phone Lines: Call 905-574-5111 or 905-575-2003