10.6 Measures Against Discrimination
10.6.1 Non-Discriminatory Admissions Policy
10.6.2 Track Underrepresented Groups Applications
10.6.3 Recruit Underrepresented Groups
10.6.4 Anti-discrimination Policies
10.6.5 Diversity and Equality Committee
10.6.6 Support for Underrepresented Groups
10.6.7 Accessible Facilities
10.6.8 Disability Support Services
10.6.9 Disability Access Schemes
10.6.10 Disability Accommodation Policy
10.6.11 Anti-Harassment Policy
Anti-Discrimination Policies
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is committed to maintaining a university community founded on respect, fairness, and equal opportunity. In full alignment with SDG 10.6.4: Anti-Discrimination Policies, GUST enforces comprehensive institutional policies that prohibit any form of discrimination across all areas of operation — including admissions, recruitment, promotion, compensation, and academic or professional participation.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
GUST’s Employment Policy ensures that all employment decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and abilities required for the work to be performed. The policy explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, social status, or physical or mental disability, ensuring equal access to employment and career advancement opportunities.
The policy also extends to outsourced and third-party employees, requiring all vendors and contractors to uphold the same standards of fairness and equal treatment. This ensures that every individual working with or for GUST is protected under the same ethical and legal principles.
Code of Conduct Policy – Institutional Commitment
The University’s Code of Conduct Policy reinforces this principle at the institutional level, stating that “GUST is committed to the highest level of integrity and honesty in all of its affairs, without any kind of discrimination against women.” This statement reflects the University’s dedication to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for all members of its community — faculty, staff, and students alike.
Together, these policies establish a strong framework that promotes equality, transparency, and mutual respect, ensuring that no individual experiences discrimination or bias in any aspect of university life. Through these measures, GUST demonstrates its commitment to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, cultivating a learning and working environment that values diversity and protects human dignity across all levels of the institution.
Student Code of Conduct
GUST is committed to providing a positive work and learning environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. Intimidation and harassment have no place in a university community.
It is the responsibility of the University to utilize its resources toward the creation of quality academic programs and to provide a friendly campus environment, which is conducive to learning and personal development. Interactions among GUST students, faculty, and staff should reflect mutual respect and professionalism.
A student enrolled at GUST assumes an obligation to behave in a manner compatible with the
University’s function as an educational institution. The GUST Code of Student Conduct generally shall be limited to conduct which occurs on the University premises, at University-sponsored, or University supervised functions. However, GUST administration may take appropriate action against students for conduct on or off University premises in order to protect the physical safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Conduct, for which students are subject to sanctions, is described in detail in the University Code of Student Conduct.
Sanctions
The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Conduct Code:
1. Warning: A notice in writing to the student that the student is violating or has violated more than one (1) of the sanctions may be imposed for any single violation: institutional regulations.
2. Probation: A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe sanctions if the student is found to be violating any institutional regulation(s) during the probationary period.
3. Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.
4. Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage or injury to the University or University property. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.
5. Discretionary Sanctions: Work assignments, service to the University or other related discretionary assignments.
6. University Dismissal: An involuntary separation of the student from the institution for misconduct apart from academic requirements. It does not imply or state a minimum separation time.
7. University Suspension: Separation of the student from the University for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
8. University Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University.
9. Temporary Suspension: A College Dean or designee may at any time temporarily suspend or deny readmission to a student from the University pending formal procedures when the
Dean finds and believes from available information that the presence of a student on campus would seriously disrupt the University or constitute a danger to the health, safety or welfare of members of the University community. The appropriate procedure to determine the future status of the student will be initiated within seven (7) calendar days.
10. Removal of the student from university housing or other student university services.
11. Withholding the student’s diploma until their case is resolved for any of the above allegations outlined in GUST’s student conduct policy.
12. Sanction against a member of a student organization or the student organization as a whole, such as a temporary or permanent loss of rights or privileges.
