Community Conduct & Escalation Policy

Overview

Tomorrow University encourages bold thinking, debate and challenge. This policy covers conduct that goes beyond healthy debate and harms community members. It applies to all learners, staff, and guests in virtual sessions and in-person Immersion events.

All learners have signed the Community Learning Agreement, which underpins this policy.

Unacceptable conduct

Hate speech - language targeting protected characteristics, race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, etc.
Harassment or intimidation - targeted, repeated, or aggressive behaviour
Extremist advocacy - promoting ideologies that support violence or deny human rights
Radicalisation - attempting to recruit others to extremist views
Deliberate disruption - blocking sessions or the learning of others
Discrimination - unfair treatment based on a protected characteristic

📍Encouraged - not a breach: Challenging ideas, respectful disagreement, asking difficult questions and exploring unconventional thinking are all actively encouraged at Tomorrow University.

Your rights as a learner

To learn in an environment free from harassment and discrimination
To express your views respectfully, including challenging or controversial ones
To report concerns without fear of retaliation
To be treated fairly if a report is made about you
To receive a timely and confidential response

How to report a concern

During a virtual session

Alert the facilitator or host. Use the private chat or raise your hand. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, leave the session and get in touch afterwards by email.
Contact the VP of Academic Affairs or your Program Director by email. These are the primary contacts for virtual incidents. Note any timestamps or take a screenshot if it is safe to do so.

During an in-person event

Tell any Tomorrow University staff member: You can speak to them privately, look for the ToU lanyard or badge.
Or contact the Senior Community Manager directly. Their contact details are shared with all learners at the start of each Immersion event. You may report anonymously.
In an emergency: Call the local authorities immediately. Alert a ToU staff member as soon as it is safe to do so.

What happens after you report

When	What happens
Within 1 working day	Your report is acknowledged by the relevant contact
Within 3 working days	You are contacted for any additional information
During investigation	You will not face the individual. Your identity is protected where possible.
After investigation	You are informed of the outcome in general terms. Specific sanctions are kept confidential.

📍Confidentiality: Your identity as a reporter will not be shared without your consent, except where required by law or to prevent serious harm. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is itself a breach of this policy.

If a report is made about you

You will be notified in writing and told the nature of the allegation
You will have a private meeting to give your account
You will be treated with dignity throughout, the process does not assume guilt
You can appeal the outcome within 10 working days

Key contacts

Role	When to contact	Contact
VP of Academic Affairs	All virtual incidents; oversees all investigations and outcomes	Dr Nellie Marangou nellie@tomorrow.university
Program Director	All virtual incidents; involved in investigation for their programme	MBA: Dr Sami Asad sami@tomorrow.university Masters: Dr Gabi Lipan gabi@tomorrow.university Bachelors: Dr Sinem Solak sinem@tomorrow.university
Senior Community Manager	In person Immersion & Graduation events (first onsite contact)	Jordan Hurcombe jordan@tomorrow.university