Applicability and Scope
04These Guidelines apply to all staff members and students of CUHK who request for use of campus facilities (collectively, the “CUHK Facilities Requestors”). These Guidelines extend their reach to various situations, such as accommodating individuals with unique needs who may require dedicated private space, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities through customized arrangements in classrooms, dormitories or other campus facilities, and addressing any other requests that contribute to the holistic well-being, safety and comfort of individuals in the CUHK community.
05In fostering an inclusive environment, these Guidelines are designed to address a myriad of scenarios where CUHK Facilities Requestors may seek specific accommodations in accessing campus facilities. The commitment of the CUHK community to diversity means recognizing and respecting the needs of individuals, including those based on the personal attributes referred to in paragraph 2 above, while also balancing the reasonableness of requests, the possible unjustifiable hardship involved, the availability of alternative arrangement and the principle of fairness to all stakeholders. By providing a framework for handling such requests, CUHK aims to create an environment where CUHK Facilities Requestors feel valued, supported, and free from discrimination in their use of campus facilities.
06The objective of these Guidelines is to facilitate the case-specific decision-making process of the staff members in charge of the management of the CUHK facilities concerned (“Facilities Managers”), by setting out a non-exhaustive list of factors that CUHK will consider in achieving a diverse and inclusive community; and to enhance transparency and communications with the CUHK Facilities Requestors.
07These Guidelines shall be regularly reviewed by the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee.
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