1.35 Page 1 of 3 Approved by Senate 9.7.92 Issued 5.1995 Replaces pages 1-3 of Section 1.35 issued 6.1993. Central Registry File P230. Policy University of Queensland policy is that racism and its manifestations including racial prejudice and racial discrimination constitute unacceptable behaviour and that racism is actively discouraged within the University community. Definitions Racism is the doctrine or belief that race, descent, or national or ethnic origin determines the intellectual, behavioural or moral attributes of people and that some groups, defined by these characteristics, are inherently superior to others.
Racism is given expression through prejudice and discrimination.
Racial prejudice refers to the holding of negative attitudes about other people because of their race, descent, or national or ethnic origin. Racial discrimination is defined as the negative differential treatment of individuals or groups on the basis of their race, descent, or national or ethnic origin. The Mission and Goals of the University of Queensland provide the basis for all University activities. The pursuit of excellence and the maintenance of the highest intellectual and ethical standards in all disciplines figure prominently in the Mission and Goals. Barriers to the achievement of the Mission and Goals need to be identified and overcome if the University is to fulfil its obligation to ensure that these demanding standards are met.