The University\nof Macau\u2019s (UM) University Council Standing Committee today (2 February)\nlistened to the university\u2019s report of the latest progress in its handling of\nthe sexual harassment incidents involving its faculty members. UM says it will\naccelerate the process of handling existing cases, further improve the current\nmechanism for disciplinary investigation, and establish specific guidelines on\nhandling sexual harassment cases. <\/p>\n\n
UM Rector Wei\nZhao made a detailed report of the latest progress in the university\u2019s handling\nof the sexual harassment incidents involving its faculty members. UM will\naccelerate the process of investigating and handling existing cases, release\ninvestigation results in due course, carefully review the current mechanism for\ndisciplinary investigation, and strengthen the avoidance of conflicts of\ninterest, in order to ensure fair, impartial, and independent\ninvestigation. <\/p>\n\n
In 2014, UM revised\nthe Guidelines on the Professional Conduct for the Academic Staff of the\nUniversity of Macau. In order to have clearer guidelines to follow in handling\nsexual harassment cases, UM will study the practices of advanced countries and\nregions and establish specific guidelines on handling sexual harassment cases,\nby taking into account the actual circumstances of Macao. The guidelines will\nbe released to all students, faculty, and administrative staff as soon as they\nare ready.<\/p>\n\n
UM also plans to\nestablish an Equal Opportunities Commission in the near future, with a\nspecialist on the commission to handle relevant complaints and disputes, in\norder to best protect the rights and interests of students, faculty, and\nadministrative staff.<\/p>
Source: Communications Office<\/p>
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Media Contact Information:<\/p>
Communications Office, University of Macau<\/p>
Albee Lei Tel\uff1a(853)\n88228004<\/p>
Kristy Fok Tel\uff1a(853)\n88228006<\/p>
Email\uff1aprs.media@um.edu.mo<\/p>
UM Website\uff1awww.umac.mo<\/p>
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