Al-Zahrawi University

•  :Policy statement on Equity, diversity and Inclusion

Al-Zahrawi University is obligated in its efforts to excute an inclusive, equitable, and respectful academic environment. As every person contributes specific viewpoint and opinion that enhance the learning experience, the university appreciates the diversity of the instructors, staff, and students

Al-Zahrawi University is committed to ensure that all members of the educational community feel respected and supported because the university think that diversity bolsters the institution by promoting a wide range of thoughts. And regardless of background and identity, Al-Zahrawi University works hard to setup an equitable atmosphere where all university members have same access to resources and services. In the same time, the university is devoted to establish a welcoming environment where all individuals are accepted and respected. The university aim is to create an environment that encourage the inclusion of different individuals in Al-Zahrawi University community

• :Purpose of the policy

The aim of equity, diversity and inclusion policy in Al-Zahrawi University is to make sure that all interactions within the institution environment are done in a way that maintain respect and justice to all university members. The purposes of implementing this policy are

v Promoting equity: All university members should have the same chance for accessing institutional resources and opportunities. This aim can be accomplished by removing all barriers that may faces university members

v Promoting diversity: The university is required to recruit and hire staff members from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Also, the university is committed to encourage enrollment of students from different cultural backgrounds

v Promoting inclusion: Al-Zahrawi University is committed to create and maintain an academic atmosphere where all members are feeling safe and unafraid to express their opinion and viewpoints in all activities

v Prevent and eliminate discrimination and harassment: The university is required to setup up procedures that can recognize and remove any practices that adversely influence staff members’ and students’ dignity

v Assessing and improving policy efficiency: The institution is required to conduct feedback surveys on regular basis to check and improve the implemented policy 

• :Policy provisions

Several provisions were applied to guide and manage the behavior and practices of all university members. The application of these provisions can ensure and foster the equity, diversity and inclusion nature of the work environment. These implemented provisions are

v Equal opportunities: All university staff and students should have equal opportunities to access institutional services and resources

v Non-discrimination: The university is obligated to prohibit any disclination against any member on the basis of religion, ethnicity, color, nationality or specific disability

v Harassment free environment: The application of this policy should prevent and eliminate any harassment or bullying within education and work environment

v Accommodation for members with disabilities: The university is required to guarantee that any disabled member can easily access institutional services and resources

v Transparent communication: The university is committed to adapt transparent communication tools equity, diversity and inclusion policy and practices

v Collaboration with local organizations: Such cooperation can enhance and ensure the appropriate application of equity, diversity and inclusion policy

v Continuous monitoring and improvement: Regular feedback surveys and other assessment sessions should be done to ensure the effectiveness of the applied policy.

• : Responsibility and enforcement mechanism of the policy

The successful application of the equity, diversity and inclusion policy in Al-Zahrawi University depends on the active participation of all institutional members. The responsibilities and enforcement of the policy can be summarized as the following

:A-  Responsibilities

Ø Leadership: The university leaders including president and deans are responsible for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion policy

Ø Administration: The human resources department is committed to integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles into university employment activities

Ø Faculty staff: The faculty members are expected to incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion into their teaching curriculum.

Ø Students: University students are encouraged to respect and adhere to policy main principles (equity, diversity and inclusion)

:B-   Enforcement

Ø Any possible breach or violation to the equity, diversity and inclusion policy should be reported to the human resources department, investigation should be carried out for any potential violation. Depending on the severity and type of violation, disciplinary actions must be applied like warning and temporary suspension.

• :Regular review and update of the policy

The university policy for equity, diversity and inclusion is annually subjected to reviewing and updating process to ensure the effective application in the educational process. The human resources department in Al-Zahrawi University is responsible for the reviewing process based on feedback surveys and legal experts’ opinion. The aim of this revision step is to ensure that the current policy can fit very well with any legal changes or feedback responces