American University of Beirut

Policies and Procedures with a Safeguarding Impact

​​​​​​​​̩¹ú²ÊƱis committed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of members of its community and everyone it engages with through the below listed policies and procedures.

It is the responsibility of faculty, staff and students to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner while on University business, and to recognize and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, upholding the reputation of the University at all times and complying with AUB's Principles of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies and procedures. â€‹â€‹

 

Policies an d procedures with a safeguar​ding impact Description of the policy or procedure purpose and objective in relation to safeguarding Responsible Office / Department Contact Details

Principles of Ethical Conduct

Sets the values and expectations in terms of ethical conduct from members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity and at both the individual and group levels.

Chief Compliance Officer

College Hall Bldg. - Room 538

Extension: 2528

E-mail: compliance@aub.edu.lb

Sexual Harassment Policy

Under Review

Promotes a safe, respectful, and ethical work and academic environment in which members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity are free from any kind of sexual harassment. 

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Under Review

Promotes a safe, respectful, and ethical work and academic environment in which members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity are free from discrimination and discriminatory harassment of all kinds. 

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

Procedures to Address Allegations of Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sex-Based Harassment Involving Patients

Under Review

Addresses allegations of discrimination,  discriminatory harassment, and sexual harassment.    By following these procedures, Ì©¹ú²ÊƱwill take reasonable and necessary actions to address promptly and thoroughly discriminatory and sexual misconduct and to prevent re-occurrence.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

Protection of Beneficiaries and Partners in AUB-Externally Funded Projects and Research Activities from Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Sexual Abuse

Under Review​

The aim of this policy is to provide protection for Beneficiaries and Partners of AUB-Externally Funded Projects and Research Activities from Sexual Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Sexual Abuse (“SHEA​"). The policy aims to promote a safe and respectful environment in which Beneficiaries, members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity, and partners of Ì©¹ú²ÊƱin administering externally funded projects or research activities, are protected from any kind of SHEA.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

Anti-Trafficking in Persons

In Progress

Chief Compliance Officer

College Hall Bldg. - Room 538

Extension: 2528

E-mail: compliance@aub.edu.lb

Housing Rules & Regulations

Under Review

Director of Benefits

Building: College Hall/Floor: 3/Room: 341

Extension: 2330

E-mail: hb03@aub.edu.lb

Grievance Policy and Procedures

Provides appropriate means by which members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity, who believe themselves to be aggrieved, may obtain consideration and, where warranted, redress of their grievances.

Chief Compliance Officer

College Hall Bldg. - Room 538

Extension: 2528

E-mail: compliance@aub.edu.lb

Safe Reporting Policy

Describes the institutional reporting mechanisms available to representatives of AUB.

University Auditor

Old Pharmacy Bldg. - 2nd Floor Extension: 2350

E-mail: auditor@aub.edu.lb 

Mental Health Resources and Response Protocols

Describes the resources available to support individuals with mental health issues and includes emergency response procedures for emergencies necessitating transfer to the emergency department.

Director of Counseling Center

West Hall Bldg. – Room 207

Extension: 3196

E-mail: sao@aub.edu.lb

Notification Procedures for Missing Resident Students

Sets forth rules and procedures to be followed in the event that a resident student is reported to be missing.

Dean of Student

West Hall Bldg. – Room 221

Extension: 3170 - 3171

E-mail: sao@aub.edu.lb

Student Code of Conduct

Covers both academic and non-academic misconduct and prohibits, among other activities, acts that inflict mental or physical harm to others.

Dean of Student

West Hall Bldg. – Room 221

Extension: 3170 - 3171

E-mail: sao@aub.edu.lb

Procedures to Address Allegations of Title I X Harassment in the US​

Under Review

Dictates the mechanisms that will be used to resolve Formal Complaints (of Title IX Harassment as required by USDOE regulations when the Title IX Harassment occurred against an individual who is present in the United States at the time it occurred.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

Nondiscrimination Policy for Students Engaged in Ì©¹ú²ÊƱEducation Programs or Activities in the United States 

Promotes a safe, respectful, and ethical academic environment in which student members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity are free from any kind of discrimination or discriminatory harassment in connection with their engagement in Ì©¹ú²ÊƱeducation programs or activities in the United States. 

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

 

Policy and Procedures Concerning Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationships

Under Review

The purpose of this policy is to promote safe, respectful, and ethical work and academic environments, free from conflicts of interest, exploitation, favoritism, and bias resulting from consensual romantic or sexual relationships involving members of the Ì©¹ú²ÊƱcommunity.​

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

College Hall Bldg. - Room 425

Extension: 2514

E-mail: mt12@aub.edu.lb

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