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4.2.2. Measures
In the following, these best practices are described in more detail and how they can be transferred to other
universities.
4.2.2.1. AMU
Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, promotes and supports the idea of diversity within a number of appointed
bodies as well as initiatives and events organized by the University.
Anti-discriminatory practices
AMU is engaged in a number of activities aimed at fighting against discrimination in all forms. To this end, a
number of bodies are appointed with the aim to respond to any potential discriminatory behaviors and sensitize
the community of AMU on this topic:
• Anti-Discrimination Committee, responsible for scrutinizing any potentially discriminatory practices
• Anti-Discrimination Strategy and Mediation Team, responsible for formulating anti-discriminatory
policies and strategies
AMU also issues publications with the goal to raise awareness about discrimination and prejudice within higher
education institutions. For instance, in 2021, it published “University without Discrimination: Counteracting
mobbing and sexual harassment in the social environment of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. A guide for
employees, PhD candidates, and students”, which strives to raise awareness on these topics so as to try to eliminate
such types of behaviors at AMU.
Also, in order to further develop measures and tools fostering equity, AMU conducts qualitative and quantitative
survey research on various aspects of discrimination and harassment (e.g., survey research on sexual harassment
in the AMU academic community, conducted in 2021-2022).
Crucially, a number of activities and initiatives towards mitigating discriminatory behaviors are regularly promoted
by means of organizing conferences and events (e.g., Anti-Discrimination Days; University without Discrimination
Conference).
University Social Responsibility
Since 2017, AMU has been one of the signatories of the Declaration of University Social Responsibility. The document
emphasizes the role of universities as a place for creating and transferring knowledge about the reality
that surrounds us, as well as the need to cultivate academic values. It also stresses the need to shape the social
and civic attitudes of the future generations, which will foster community building, creativity, openness, communication,
as well as social sensitivity and work culture.
AMU assumes university social responsibility to be one of the most important goals of higher education institutions,
often referred to as their third mission (together with research and education). To this end, AMU
emphasizes responsible research and education programs that meet the contemporary calls and expectations
of various stakeholders. It also carries out a policy of social responsibility at the level of internal management
and organization.
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