Beyond Equality: The role of Accommodations in building inclusions
Discussing the role of academic accommodations and how it intersects with equity and inclusion
Understanding the New Policy 70
Whitney walks through the relevant changes to Policy 70
Records and Your Academic Future
Demystifying student records at the University of Waterloo
How Decisions Are Made: Understanding the Balance of Probabilities
Whitney explores how decision making happens within post-secondary
Demystifying Policy 71 - Part 2: A Closer Look at Academic Misconduct
Continuation into the breakdown of academic misconduct at UWaterloo
Demystifying Policy 71 - Part 1: A Closer Look at Non-Academic Misconduct
Whitney breaks down the Academic Misconduct processes at UWaterloo
Who's in your Corner? Navigating Support Systems at Waterloo
Whitney highlights important support resources at UW
Grades Got You Worried? Here’s How to Handle Concerns Fairly
Whitney shares insights around fair grading and assessments, as well as informal/formal options students can pursue when they wish to seek clarity.
Collaboration vs. Collusion: What’s the Difference? A Fairness Lens on Group Work
Whitney, the University Ombudsperson, speaks about the difference between collaboration and collusion and the intersections with fairness.
Stress, Pressure, and Fairness: Navigating Academic Challenges
Whitney, the University Ombudsperson, speaks about midterms, stress, pressure, and fairness.