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Majmaah University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, services or in the educational programs or activities it operates. Harassment, ,whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics is a form of discrimination. This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an individual’s academic or work performance, or creating what a reasonable person would perceive is an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
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The Majmaah University adheres to all the Kingdom laws banning discrimination in public institutions of higher education. The University prohibits discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of any protected class. Protected classes include: age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, or race. This policy covers discrimination in employment as well as in access to educational opportunities.
Discrimination is defined as adverse treatment of an individual based on that individual’s membership in one or more of the protected groups listed above. Therefore, any member of the campus community, guest, or visitor who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, housing and/or social access, benefits, and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the University policy on discrimination. All University employees shall report all suspected incidents of discrimination or harassment. When brought to the attention of the University, any such discrimination will be appropriately remedied by the University according to the procedures outlined in this policy.
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Harassment and bullying may include electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:
a. Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
b. Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health.
c. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance.
d. Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a college.
The University prohibits harassment against any employee, student, visitor, or guest on the basis of any class protected by University policy. This policy is not meant to inhibit or prohibit educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include germane but controversial or sensitive subject matters. The sections below describe the specific forms of prohibited harassment under University policy.
Bias-Related Harassment:
This University prohibits any form of harassment on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class, by any member or group of the campus community, which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or academic environment. This environment may be created by verbal, written, graphic, threatening, and/or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to interfere with, limit, or deny the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from educational programs or activities or employment access, benefits, or opportunities. Merely offensive conduct and/or harassment of a generic nature not on the basis of membership in a protected class may not result in a violation of this policy but may be addressed through education and/or other resolution methods.
Stalking:
Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that is unwelcome and would cause a reasonable person to feel fear or suffer substantial emotional distress. Examples include, but are not limited to:
a. sending multiple unwanted text messages, phone calls, or electronic communications
b. following, watching, photographing, or otherwise tracking an individual without his or her permission
c. sending unwelcome gifts, notes, or other items to another person
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The University seeks to create an environment where its students and employees are free, without fear of reprisal, to use its procedures to determine if there has been a violation of their civil rights. Any act of retaliation will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Retaliation is defined as any adverse action taken against a person participating in a protected activity because of their participation in that protected activity. Retaliation against an individual for alleging a violation of their civil rights, supporting a complainant, or for assisting in providing information relevant to a claim, is a serious violation of the University policy. Acts of alleged retaliation should be reported immediately.
Other Offenses
This University prohibits other offenses of a discriminatory, harassing, and/or retaliatory nature not included in the previous sections as follows:
a. Intimidation, defined as implied threats or acts that cause a reasonable fear of harm in another on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class.
b. Hazing, defined as acts likely to cause physical or psychological harm or social ostracism to any person within the University community when related to the admission, initiation, pledging, joining, or any other group-affiliation activity on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class.
c. Bullying, defined as repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class.
d. Violation of any other University rule, when it is motivated by the actual or perceived membership of the victim in a protected class, may be pursued using this policy and process.
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This policy applies to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that take place on the University property or at university-sponsored events, regardless of their location. This policy may also apply to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that occur off-campus or to actions online when the University determines that the off-campus or online conduct could have an on-campus impact or impact on the educational mission of the University. Such impact includes:
a. any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by the Kingdom law;
b. any situation where it appears that the respondent may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of self or others;
c. any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property, or achievements of others or significantly breaches the peace and/or causes social disorder; and/or
d. any situation that is detrimental to the educational interests of the University. The University’s response may be limited if the respondent was a guest or is not subject to the University’s jurisdiction.
Participation of female sections in university libraries in International Women's Day
The Deanship of Library Affairs, represented by the female sections in the libraries of the faculties of (Education in Majmaah - Education in Zulfi - Sciences and Humanities in Ghat - Sciences and Human Studies in Hotat Sudair - Sciences and Humanities in Ramah) participated in International Women's Day, which falls on 8/3/2019 in the presence of a number of faculty members, employees and students, and because of the important role of women in our society, this day comes in appreciation of their efforts and status and to enhance their key role in the development and advancement of nations as they represent half of society.
https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/news/departments/office-of-the-vice-rector-female-student-affairs/186841
Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Majmaah University, Prof. Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Mizil The University Vice Presidency for Female Student Affairs holds a seminar within the campaign to activate (16) days of violence against women entitled: Awareness of violence against women from a legal perspective, effects and risks, on Monday 9/5/1443 AH at 10 am remotely, and the Vice Presidency has the honor to invite all university employees to attend the seminar, where the guest of the symposium will be His Excellency Dr. Faris bin Saleh Al-Faris
, Head of the Law Department at the College of Business Administration and Vice Dean of Student Affairs for Student Affairs.
"No to Violence against Women" Campaign
Violence against women, which is a global phenomenon, transcends cultures, classes, level of education, income, race and age, is one of the largest and most serious violations of human rights committed against women, because it cancels their right to equality, dignity and a sense of self-worth, so he established the Guidance and Counseling Unit at the College of Sciences and Human Studies in Ghat - Female Section - on Tuesday: 17/2/1436 AH, and under the auspices of the Vice Dean of the College, Professor: Jamila Al-Harbi, a campaign on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women under the slogan "No to violence against women" The campaign was opened by the Vice Dean of the College by introducing the International Day of Violence against Women and the role of the College towards it, followed by the definition of the Guidance and Counseling Unit, its tasks, duties and objectives delivered by the supervisor of the unit: Dr. Shadia Daoud This included an interactive presentation on domestic violence and also included a theatrical work entitled "Hopes and Pains" followed by a poem entitled "I am injustice" prepared and written by the professor: Manal Al-Fawzan, and a partnership was made with the Medical Services Unit to explain the medical talk about the effects of abuse due to violence against women, and in the end, the executive regulations of the protection system from abuse were presented to all students and brochures on violence were distributed. The Dean of the College, Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Shafi, thanked the organizers and participants in the campaign for these distinguished efforts, and this campaign comes within a series of programs and events organized by the College.
Policy Statement on Students' Rights and Responsibilities
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At Majmaah University, life outside the classroom is an integral part of the educational process. The exercise of responsibility is an important part of the development of the full potential of the student as an individual and as a citizen. The student’s awareness of the extent of his or her rights and responsibilities is necessary to the exercise of responsibility within the University community. To further these objectives and in recognition of students as members of the Majmaah University community, the University has adopted the following statement of policy.
a. Majmaah University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, services or in the educational programs or other activities.
b. The student has freedom of research, of legitimate classroom discussion, and of the advocacy of alternative opinions to those presented in the classroom.
c. The student will be evaluated on the basis of knowledge and academic performance for purposes of granting academic credit and not on the basis of personal beliefs.
d. The teacher-student relationship within the classroom is confidential, and disclosures of a student’s personal or political beliefs expressed in connection with course work will not be made public without explicit permission of the student. It is understood that the teacher may undertake the usual evaluation of knowledge and academic performance.
e. Students’ records may be released to persons outside the University only on request of the student or through compliance with applicable laws.
f. Students will be secure against invasion of privacy and unreasonable search and seizure.
g. to engage in all campus activities, exercising the right of a citizen of the community, state, and nation, provided he or she does not in any way purport to represent the University.
h. Students will have their views and welfare considered in the formation of University policy and will be consulted by or represented on University committees that affect students as members of the University community.
i. It is recognized that every member of the community has the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner that does not violate the rights and freedoms of others and has the responsibility to recognize the principles within this statement of policy.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Authority
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At Majmaah University, we must vigorously pursue an academic, work, and social environment that is civil, fair, and founded upon mutual respect and trust. All individuals within the broad University community should share this aspiration and its attendant responsibilities.
As members of the Majmaah University community, its faculty, staff, and students are expected to deal with each other with respect and consideration. The University also expects students to follow kingdom laws. Within this framework, students have guaranteed rights, but the exercise of those rights may not interfere with the rights of others in the University community.
Student Rights:
a. The right to pursue academic and other goals without being subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, parental status, marital status, age, disability, or citizenship
b. Protection against unlawful searches and seizures
c. Freedom to exercise the civil rights to which any citizen of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is entitled
d. The right to a fair and impartial hearing, either through administrative procedures or through the University Hearing and Appeals System, regarding allegations of violations of institutional rules.
In the exercise of these rights, students may file reports of incidents with the University administration with the expectation that such reports will be investigated in a timely and thorough manner.
Student Academic Ethics Policy
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The culture of the Majmaah University is characterized by a long-standing commitment to student learning and to excellence in teaching. This commitment has been established through the development of an open, ethical and caring community that promotes diversity, honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, trust and civility among its members. This community has created a culture based on core values that include intellectual vitality, intellectual and academic freedom, the well-being of its members and service to others.
In order to realize its commitments and values, all members of the university community must demonstrate academic integrity and ethical behavior and foster academic integrity and ethical behavior in others. Those who violate university’s standards of academic ethics must be held responsible for their misconduct. Those who observe violations of academic ethics have a responsibility to address it.
It is the purpose of this document to describe the responsibilities, provide definitions and examples of conduct which violates academic ethics and recommend appropriate sanctions in the case of misconduct.
The Social Responsibility Observatory implements a lecture on social justice
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Within the framework of Majmaah University's efforts to promote social justice and positive social transformations and on the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice 2021, the Social Responsibility Observatory, in partnership with the Women's Committee for Community Development in Riyadh, held a lecture entitled: (Equality in the right to education means more justice), presented by Professor at the university, Dr. Doaa Al-Hazmi.
Where she discussed the concept of social justice, indicating that it is a system of policies and procedures that guarantee all people access to their rights in various fields with equality and equal opportunities for all, and the elimination of social and economic disparities.
Among the most important and prominent themes in the lecture were:
1- Equality in rights concepts and connotations that include the definitions, significance and concepts of equality.
2- Organizations supporting equal rights locally and globally, for example, plans and systems that support equal rights at the level of the Kingdom and globally, such as Vision 2030, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
3- The importance of equality in the right to education.
4.The consequences of equality in the right to education and its importance lie in the consequences of achieving equality in access to education, the most important of which is the achievement of justice.
5- Proposed mechanisms to promote equal access to the right to education and the possibility of providing equal opportunities for all in the field of education.