1. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ of Calgary community has undertaken to be guided by the following statements of purpose and values:

• To promote free inquiry and debate
• To act as a community of scholars
• To lead and inspire societal development
• To respect, appreciate, and encourage diversity
• To display care and concern for community

2. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ seeks to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and working environment, that is, an environment in which there is:

• Respect for the dignity of all persons
• Fair and equitable treatment of individuals in our diverse community
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Respect for academic freedom
• Respect for personal and ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ property

3. Those persons appointed by the ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ to positions of leadership and authority have particular responsibility, not only for their own conduct, but also for ensuring, to the extent of their authority and ability:

• That a positive and productive learning and working environment is created and maintained
• That conflicts and concerns are addressed in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective manner
• That persons within their jurisdiction are informed of their rights and responsibilities with respect to conduct

4. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ undertakes to ensure that its policies, systems, processes, and day-to-day operations foster the goals in #1 and #2 above.

5. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ encourages and undertakes to support all members of the ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ community in resolving conflicts and concerns in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective manner.

6. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ undertakes to ensure that the protection afforded by the principles of natural justice is extended to all members of the ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ community.

7. The ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ undertakes to provide resources through various offices to generate awareness related to this Statement on Principles of Conduct throughout the ´ºË®ÌÃÊÓƵ community and to assist in resolving conflict in a positive way.

Note: The principles of natural justice reflect a concept that ensures fair play. The specific requirements of natural justice will often vary depending on the circumstances but are generally considered to ensure a full and fair consideration of the issue, including consideration in the absence of bias.