What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2828.
Safety and equality at universities: new rights for students and staff
The act introduces significant changes to how universities operate. Students, doctoral candidates and staff will gain access to an academic ombudsman who will help resolve disputes and protect against discrimination. An academic security force will be established with powers to identify and detain individuals posing threats. All members of the university community will be required to complete mandatory anti-discrimination training.
Key points
Academic ombudsman: every university must appoint an independent mediator to help with conflicts and safeguard the rights of students and staff
Academic security force: universities may establish a uniformed unit with powers to check identities and detain individuals posing direct threats to life or health
Mandatory training: staff, students and doctoral candidates must participate in training on equal treatment and countering mobbing
Feminine forms in documents: female forms of job titles and academic degrees are permitted in official university documents
Mediation in disciplinary cases: expanded possibility of amicable dispute resolution also for students and doctoral candidates
New professional name: 'non-academic staff' replaced with 'academic administration staff'
Conflict of interest protection: employees must report family relationships that could affect impartial decision-making
Status:
Introduced
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