Manners on campus
Going to school by bicycle
Park your bicycle in a designated place (all-day parking is not allowed). To prevent outsiders parking bicycles at Waseda, stickers are used to designate each bicycle's permitted parking lot (Student Union Building, Nishi-waseda Campus, Tokorozawa Campus).
Student Affairs Section: 03-3202-0706
School of Science and Engineering: 03-5286-3002
Tokorozawa General Business Center: 0429-47-6849
http://www.waseda.jp/student/weekly-e.html
Smoking areas
Smoking is not allowed on campus. More specifically, areas where students frequently come and go (such as class rooms and lounges) are nonsmoking.
Research rooms are also nonsmoking. All outdoor areas are nonsmoking except for designated smoking areas.
Campus map of smoking areas
http://www.waseda.jp/student/compass/english/esl41.html
Drinking
With the exception of parties in specifically designated areas or other special occasions, drinking alcohol on campus is strictly prohibited.
Drinking alcohol in moderation
http://www.waseda.jp/student/compass/english/esl45.html
Environmental protection
Waseda University works hard on environment problems. We would like to have your cooperation, especially on the following points:
- Set the temperature of air conditioners at 28 degrees Celsius in the summer and 20 degrees Celsius in the winter
- Turn off lights and appliances which are not in use.
- Separate trash for recycling
http://www.waseda.jp/ecocampus/eco/en/index.html
Harassment prevention
Waseda University's full-fledged efforts to prevent harassment. Our university established the "Waseda University Harassment Prevention Guidelines" to provide guidance and to contribute to the eradication of harassment on campus. Moreover, Waseda University also works to prevent harassment and raise the consciousness of the community regarding harassment by publishing various pamphlets, providing information via university publications and the Waseda University website, and holding public lectures. If you or your friend(s) are harassed, or if you have any comments or suggestions regarding harassment prevention or the university's efforts to eliminate harassment, please contact the consultation desk of the Harassment Prevention Committee. Professional staff members are available to respond to such communications from every member of the Waseda community, including students, faculty members, researchers and administrators.
Harassment Q&A
Q: What is harassment?
A: Harassment is any remark or action that makes another person feel disadvantaged or discomforted, and/or violations of dignity based on sex, social status, race, nationality, beliefs, age, occupation, physical disabilities and other such attributes, or overall personal character. There are various forms of harassment in the university context: sexual harassment; academic harassment related to study, education, and/or research; and power harassment on the basis of superior status or job-related position.
Q: Why is harassment an issue?
A: Harassment is a violation of human rights. A casual act or remark may
cause the other person unbearable pain and suffering. It is not unusual for this to disrupt daily life. It is important to put yourself in the other person's shoes and maintain high awareness. In order to do so, knowledge and understanding of the issues is necessary. To this end, the Harassment Prevention Committee has established the Harassment Prevention Guidelines, developed countermeasures, and made information readily available through pamphlets and a website. Please utilize these resources.
Harassment Prevention Committee
http://www.waseda.jp/stop/index-e.html
Q: In what kinds of situations do students encounter harassment?
A: Sadly, academic/sexual harassment may occur in courses, lectures or seminars, while sexual harassment and power harassment may occur in student clubs and activities.
Q: Could a student be the aggressor?
A: Yes. Making repeated sexual comments at student club parties, forcing others to drink, aggressively pursuing someone to the point that they feel uncomfortable and other such actions can be considered sexual or power harassment.
Q: If I am harassed, where can I go for advice?
A: Please consult the Harassment Prevention Committee. See page 39 for details such as hours, methods and contact information.
Q: What can the Harassment Prevention Committee do for me?
A: A specialist consultant will listen to the details of the case. In many cases, resolution can be brought about at this stage. If specific action against the aggressor is desired, the Grievance Committee will determine whether or not to file a complaint. If a complaint is filed, the persons concerned will be interviewed and appropriate resolution of issues will be sought. Strict confidentiality and the prevention of revenge are guaranteed. Please feel secure in requesting a consultation. External advisory offices are also introduced on the website.
Q: I'm not sure if it is harassment but is it OK to ask for advice? Maybe I should just put up with it.
A: Feelings differ quite a bit from person to person, so even if another person may not feel that it is harassment, the actual individual's subjective feelings are important. Please come to the Harassment Prevention Committee for advice.
Q: A friend has come to me for advice. What should I do?
A: If someone consults you, please listen to them seriously and sympathetically. Advise them to consult a specialist such as the Harassment Prevention Committee in order to deal with the issue appropriately.
Harassment Prevention Committee consultation desk
Consultations can be made by phone, email, fax, or letter. Anonymous consultation before coming to the office is possible. Please make an appointment by phone before coming to the office.
Tel: 03-5286-9824
Fax: 03-5286-9825
email: stop@list.waseda.jp
Website: http://www.waseda.jp/stop/index-e.html
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-17:00
Location: 2F Bldg 24 -8, Waseda University, 1-104, Totsukamachi Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
