Secretary of Student Dispute Commitee
Support regarding unethical behaviour
Dispute resolution assistance
Students may submit a complaint to the commission if they disagree with the administration regarding violations of student rights and legitimate interests related to academic and study activities, or if issues with the administration or other employees cannot be resolved. These rights apply to both students and individuals with listener status.
A student who believes that their rights or legitimate interests have been violated has the right to selectively apply to:
- The Rector of the University or an authorised person.
- The Dispute Resolution Commission.
The student has the right to apply to the Dispute Resolution Commission in the following cases:
- If they are dissatisfied with the decision made by the Rector of the University or their authorized person.
- If they did not receive an answer to the submitted complaint from the Rector of the University or their authorized person within 15 calendar days from the day the student submitted the complaint.
- If they are dissatisfied with the decision made by the Rector of the University or the Dean of the Faculty regarding the awarding of a disciplinary penalty or incentive.
- Due to procedural violations in the examination of student appeals in the Appeal Committee.
- Due to procedural violations in the examination of student evaluation ethics violations in the Academic Ethics Violations Committee.
- If they are dissatisfied with the decision of the Rector of the University or their authorized person to refuse to consider the student’s complaint.
Students must submit complaints within 10 working days. The commission must review the complaint and issue a decision within 15 working days. If necessary, the total review period may be extended by an additional 10 working days with a justified decision from the commission.
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Help with sexual harassment, stalking, abuse
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences seeks and promotes an inclusive culture that values equality, diversity and maintains a work, learning and social environment that respects the rights and dignity of all students.
Any form of harassment or unethical behaviour at the university is considered unacceptable behaviour and is not tolerated. For prevention purposes, the University has developed rules for the prevention of harassment, sexual harassment, stalking and violence at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
We always urge you not to be silent, we can help you!
WHAT IS HARASSMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR ABUSE?
Harassment – means unwanted treatment based on gender, race, nationality, citizenship, language, origin, social status, religion, belief, which aims to create or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, or offensive environment.
Sexual harassment – means any conduct of a sexual nature, expressed orally, in writing or in physical form, intended to create or intimidate the person who is being harassed, intimidated, creating hostile, humiliating or offensive, in a manner that is harassing, unacceptable or undesirable environment.
Abuse – intentional physical, mental, sexual, economic, or other impact on a person caused by non-pecuniary, physical, or material damage.
FORMS OF HARASSMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, ABUSE OR STALKING
- Undesirable physical contact
- verbal or written humiliation
- showing of SMTH offensive
- deliberate isolation
e.g., smacking, stroking, caressing, pinching, attempt at kissing, kissing, etc. or demanding such contact
offensive jokes, constant remarks, hate speech, gossip, rumours, slander, etc.
showing of offensive pictures, notes, or other material, offensive gestures
deliberate isolation or non-communication in university activities, separation from social activities
The University creates and provides opportunities to safely report abuse or harassment. Once the report is recorded, effective and appropriate measures will be taken to investigate the report, ensuring the safety and assistance of the notifier.
WHO CAN APPEAL ABOUT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOUR, HARASSMENT OR ABUSE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
- Students, residents, doctoral students
- Academic staff
- Administrative staff
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
| Submitting the report | You can inform the University’s administrationFill out an online questionnaire (you can submit the information anonymously) on the University’s webpage. |
| In your report state the following | The faculty, study programme, level. |
| Content of the report | Detailed description of the situation stating all the circumstances related to the event – when, where, who was involved in the described event besides you. |
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE
- The complaint is investigated in 15 business days.
- Once the investigation is completed a report for the rector is prepared in 5 business days,
- The injured party and the reported party are introduced to the rector’s decision in 3 business days.
WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION OF THE REPORT RECEIVED?
- Vice-Rector for Studies
- Head of the Study Centre
- Dean of the relevant Faculty
- Head of the Legal Department
- A person authorised by the Student Union
A person authorised by the rector calls the commission in 3 business days.
Do you think you may have experienced harassment, violence or unacceptable treatment? Do NOT remain silent! Report your experience!
Submit a report