Mistreatment towards anyone in our UBC Sauder community is not acceptable.
Mistreatment is disrespectful or unprofessional behaviour that has a negative effect on you or your learning environment. Mistreatment is any conduct that is contrary to the principles that support a respectful environment and includes making demeaning, offensive, belittling and disrespectful comments, using abusive language, engaging in bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
Learn more about these principles and UBC’s commitment to a respectful environment, or download a copy here.
Here’s how to seek support and guidance or disclose an incident.
In immediate danger or in crisis? Call 911. For more options, including a crisis line for additional support and counsel, please visit: https://students.ubc.ca/health . For campus security, click here
Wish to provide feedback or share a concern?
Elicia Salzberg (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Dean, Students
If you have any questions related to this page or what to do next, please email me at: elicia.salzberg@sauder.ubc.ca
Wish to provide feedback or share a concern?
Elicia Salzberg (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Dean, Students
If you have any questions related to this page or what to do next, please email me at: elicia.salzberg@sauder.ubc.ca
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Reach out to your program office.
Your UBC Sauder program offices should be considered as your primary point of contact for many student matters. If you prefer, you can report your concerns directly to the executive lead in your particular program office. The contacts for each program are listed below. You may contact them at any time.
Undergraduate Office, RHL Graduate Office, Diploma of Accounting Program
Shannon Sterling (she/ her/ hers),
Assisant Dean
shannon.sterling@sauder.ubc.ca
Executive Education
Bhavraj Ghtaura (he/ him/ his),
Associate Director Business Applications
bhavraj.ghtaura@sauder.ubc.ca
Real Estate Division Diploma and Certificate Program
Pansy Goh (she/ her/ hers),
Assistant Program Leader
pansy.goh@sauder.ubc.ca
Real Estate Licensing Education
Anna Chow (she/ her/ hers),
Associate Program Leader
anna.chow@sauder.ubc.
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The office of the Ombudsperson for Undergraduate Students
Your Commerce Undergraduate Society Ombudsperson is here for you. The Office of the Ombudsperson works with UBC Sauder community members to ensure students are treated fairly and can learn, work and live in a fair, equitable and respectful environment.
Commerce Undergraduate Society Ombudsperson
Sehan Malhotra (He/Him/His)
sehan.malhotra14@gmail.com
Office of the Ombudsperson
This office is focused on ensuring students of the UBC community are treated fairly and can learn, work and live in a fair, equitable and respectful environment. This office is your one stop shop for any information you need about policies and procedures, avenues to pursue for support, options for seeking resolutions and objective and practical advice on any matter.
Equity and Inclusion Office (human rights advising)
The UBC Equity and Inclusion office provides a full range of services that support employment equity, education, leadership and proactive initiatives while building resiliency and a respectful environment.
- If you feel you may have been subjected to discrimination you can request advising here (Please allow up to two weeks to process your request).
UBC Policies and resources on discrimination and harassment
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have experienced or been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. SVPRO can provide information and support for anyone considering reporting sexual misconduct or those who are currently navigating reporting to the police or to UBC.
This is a safe space for all, designed to respect unique and multiple identities and experiences. All genders and sexualities are welcome. SVPRO is not designed for those wishing to file a report to the police or campus investigations, but they can help you navigate your options.
AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC)
The SASC is committed to the education, support and empowerment of people of all genders who are survivors of sexualized violence. SASC provides free and confidential services to UBC students, staff, faculty and those connected to the campus community.
SASC offers:
- crisis and short-term emotional support
- support groups
- advocacy
- safety planning
- education and outreach
Report sexual misconduct
For action by UBC, you may report sexual misconduct to the UBC Investigations Office. This is separate from reporting to the police.
Healthier Masculinities Program
Help stand against sexualized and gender-based violence and work to create a culture of healthier masculinities. This program is designed to encourage male identified and masculine presenting students to get involved in creating a safe and caring community. The focus is to eradicate gender-based and sexualized violence by critically examining damaging stereotypes that society perpetuates about masculinity.
Centre for Accessibility
The Centre for Accessibility provides support and program initiatives designed to remove barriers for students with a disability or ongoing medical condition. They provide support for students with a disability or ongoing medical condition including academic accommodations, exam accommodations, financial support and assistance.
First Nations House of Learning (FNHL)
The mandate of FNHL is to make the University’s vast resources more accessible to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people and to improve its ability to meet their needs. The FNHL provides a number of services to Indigenous students at the Longhouse, often in collaboration with other student service units. Some of these services include:
- Accredited personal counsellors
- Accessibility advisor
- Resource referrals
- Science program advisor
- Student financial advisor
- Student health nurse consultant
- Student meals
- Student spaces for studying, meeting up, relaxing, and social & cultural activities
- Tutoring sessions
- Wellness, social, and career development events
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe we must be intentional in our efforts to foster a sense of belonging, and we must stand together to eliminate inequality in all forms.
We believe we must be intentional in our efforts to foster a sense of belonging, and we must stand together to eliminate inequality in all forms.
