The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar provides information on dispute resolution channels and responsibilities of various members of the graduate community:
EDI-R works with students, faculty, and staff across campus to advance equity through evidence-based policies, practices and programs. This support includes assisting students from underrepresented groups navigate solutions to equity-related barriers.
Are you having difficulties with a friend, a classmate, a supervisor, or colleague? Do think you may need to have a difficult conversation? Are you unsure how to begin? Do you wish you had someone to listen and provide feedback as you consider your approach? The staff in the Conflict Management and Human Rights Office are setting aside Wednesday especially for difficult conversations.
The CMHRO provides services for working through and managing conflict and are customized to meet the needs of the parties. These services include group facilitation, meeting facilitation, mediation, coaching, workshops, and more. During an initial meeting, staff will listen to your concerns and provide information on possible options and resources.
The Graduate Student Association-University of Waterloo (GSA-UW) is a student-run not-for-profit and the official representation of graduate students at Waterloo. The GSA-UW hosts a number of social events and provide graduate students with academic support, mental and physical health supports, legal aid, as well as advocacy and representation.
Hosted weekly through Counselling Services, Grad Circle Drop ins offer a safe, confidential space for all graduate students to talk about the stressors in graduate school and life, emotions (including problems with anxiety and depression), and relationships. This group can be attended on a drop-in basis, attendance at each session is not required.
Empower Me is a mental health and wellness service that connects students with counsellors, consultants, and life coaches and can be accessed 24/7. To get started with Empower Me, create an account on the Dialogue mobile app or on the web at www.studentcare.ca/dialogue.
Counselling Services is a team of professionals that provides programming and services to help you lead a healthy and balanced life. Counselling Services strives to provide a secure, supportive environment for students of all orientations and backgrounds.
