Division of Campus Life

Foster Responsibility

Our community values empathy and care, inclusion and belonging, integrity and social responsibility.

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Foster Responsibility

Our community values empathy and care, inclusion and belonging, integrity and social responsibility.

Brown University is committed to fostering a culture of safety and respect, where all community members contribute to an inclusive environment, prevent violence where they can, and hold each other accountable to our community values.

The Division of Campus Life has an important role in helping our community stay committed to our values and to each other. We work proactively to help students, faculty and staff learn how to develop intentional community and resolve conflict. When incidents occur that involve discrimination, harassment, sexual or gender-based misconduct, or potential violations of the Student Code of Conduct, our offices support reporting parties, investigate the allegations and seek accountability.

Foster Responsibility in Campus Life

Explore a few of our many offices that help foster responsibility.

Equity Compliance and Reporting

Brown University is committed to fostering a campus community free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone has access to equal opportunities, and where we advance equity by eliminating barriers and creating an environment where individuals have the opportunity to succeed on the basis of their qualifications and performance regardless of their background, inherent characteristics or identities.

Student Conduct and Community Standards

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards addresses potential violations of Brown’s community standards, with the vision of investing in your learning and character development. Serve as a resource for your peers as part of the Student Conduct Ambassador Program or participate in the Restorative Justice Initiative.

Campus Life Initiatives

Discover a selection of our opportunities that help foster community accountability.

Culture of Respect: Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Brown is committed to ending all forms of harassment and sexual and gender-based violence. By learning about and implementing best practices in interpersonal violence prevention and response efforts, Brown strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for all students.

Hazing Prevention

Brown University recognizes that hazing is a threat to students’ health, safety and mental and physical well-being. The Hazing Prevention Coalition aims to acknowledge this harmful practice, provide education and prevent hazing.

Multi-Partial Team

The Multi-Partial Team upholds Brown’s mission of academic freedom and open inquiry by working with students, faculty and staff who want to have their voices and concerns heard through activism, protest and demonstration.

Looking for More?

Visit our campus partners to learn more ways we foster community accountability at Brown.

Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity

The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) serves as a critical leader, resource and support in sponsoring programs and events related to diversity and inclusion at Brown University.

Brown Votes

Brown Votes is a nonpartisan, University-wide, collective impact initiative committed to fostering democratic participation across campus and beyond. Through student leadership and support from faculty, staff and the Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown Votes facilitates voter registration and education, engages in advocacy, drives independent research and acts as a hub for collaboration.

University Compliance

The University Compliance office supports senior management, staff, faculty and students to identify and manage risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.