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  • The Oxford University Geological Society (“the Club”) does not tolerate any form of harassment or victimisation and expects all its members and guests to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration.
    • [2024] Members are responsible for ensuring their guests follow all Club rules and policies. Members may face consequences if their guests violate the Club’s rules.

  • All members must read and agree to this Code of Conduct and the University of Oxford’s Policy and Procedure on Harassment. Oxford students are also required to act in accordance with Statute XI. Membership may be removed or suspended for non-compliance, and participation in club activities may be restricted.
    • [2024] Members breaking Club rules may have to attend a mandatory meeting with the Senior Member of the Club, Dr Claire Nichols, to explain their actions as ordered by the executive Club committee.

  • All members of the Club are expected to:
    • treat other members with dignity and respect
    • discourage any form of harassment by making it clear that such behaviour is unacceptable
    • support other members who feel that they have been subject to harassment
    • attend any mandatory Club training put in place by the Committee
      • [2024] treat event spaces with respect and adopting a ‘leave as found’ approach.

  • “Harassment” includes in particular the following conduct, however carried out (including online):
    • verbal or physical bullying or threats
    • sexual harassment including unwanted physical conduct, sexually explicit remarks or sexual assault
    • racist behaviour or comments
    • homophobic or transphobic behaviour or comments
    • victimisation
    • religiously motivated abuse

  • The Club should designate one or more member of their Committee as ‘welfare officer(s)’ who will act as a source of advice and support for Club members in relation to welfare issues and during harassment complaints.
  • The Club’s designated welfare officer Tyra Donaldson can be contacted for informal advice, including in relation to how you make a formal complaint, at [email protected] . Support and advice is also available from the Clubs Office.

  • The Club Complaints Procedure provides steps for dealing with internal complaints. These steps will be followed when a written complaint is made to the Club.

  • University of Oxford students can also seek support from:
    • one of the University’s harassment advisors;
    • college harassment advisors (for members of Oxford colleges)
    • their college deans or other officers with pastoral responsibilities, the Common Room welfare or equal opportunities officer or a student peer supporter;
    • Oxford SU’s Student Advice Service
    • Student Welfare and Support Services including:
    • the University Counselling Service
    • the University’s Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service

  • More information is available on the Oxford Students Harassment Pages, including a flow chart explaining the steps within the University’s complaints procedures (e.g., for complaints against staff and students).  

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Become a Member
    • Meet the Committee
    • Constitution
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Past Events
  • Resources For Applicants
    • Course Overview
    • A Day in the Life
    • Course Field Trips
    • The Mapping Project
    • The Application Process
    • Preparing to Apply >
      • Featured Lectures & Seminars
      • Recent Geoscience News
      • Sites of Geological Interest
  • Resources for OUGS Members
    • Collegiate Geology Societies
    • Welfare >
      • Support Networks
      • Equality in Earth Sciences >
        • Recommended Reading
      • Code of Conduct
    • Funding & Grants
    • Learning Resources
    • Project Advice >
      • Mapping Project >
        • Mapping Project Advice & Mark Scheme
        • Possible Mapping Areas
      • Extended Essay
    • Careers >
      • What Now?
      • Search Job Sectors
      • Search Job Titles
      • Search Companies
      • PhDs
      • Internships
  • Sponsors
  • Contact Us