The Glasgow University Indian society adopts a Zero Tolerance policy which is in alliance with the University's Dignity at Work and Study policy.
This policy defines the standard of behaviour against which any individual will be judged if a complaint is made against them. GUIS will not tolerate infringements of the policy, whether they involve bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, sexual harassment, Gender-Based Violence or any other form of unacceptable behaviour.
If you are unhappy about the conduct of another individual or group of members from GUIS, you may raise your concerns by submitting a formal complaint via our grievance form available on our website.
Minor misdemeanours will be dealt with by GUIS grievance sub-committee, who may issue warnings, ban members and visitors from the society, or revoke membership temporarily.
Any significant complaints will be escalated to the University Senate via student conduct. For more information their website has a breakdown of all offenses covered, including:
Disrupting, or interfering with, any academic, administrative, sporting, social or other University activity.
Behaving in a disorderly, threatening, offensive, indecent or violent manner (including sexual violence or abuse) or using threatening, offensive or indecent language (whether expressed orally, in writing, or electronically).
Behaving in a way that risks the safety of any Person, or could cause injury.
Discriminating against any Person on grounds such as age, disability, gender, gender identity, political or religious beliefs, race, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Harassing any Person.
Behaving dishonestly by engaging in fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or personation (including the falsification or misuse of University documents).
Damaging or vandalising University property or the property of any Person.
Stealing or misappropriating University property (including funds) or the property of any Person.
For a full list please consult the Code of Student Conduct at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/senateoffice/policies/uniregs/regulations2019-20/feesandgeneral/studentsupportandconductmatters/reg33/
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GUIS GRIEVANCE SUB-COMMITTEE
1. This committee will constitute of:
a. The current society President
b. The current society Welfare Officer
c. 3 society members elected by the board (with at least one ordinary member)
2. In case of an absent president, the vice president will attend the meeting
3. in case of an absent welfare officer, one of the society executives will attend the meeting
4. The President will chair the committee.
5. If the person who filed the complaint is dissatisfied with the committee's response, they can
exercise their right to appeal.
6. When the right to appeal is exercised, the 3 elected members will be re-elected.
7. If needed, the welfare officer will assist the complainant in filing a report with the student court.
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