Equity Policy

General Delegate Obligations 

1. Delegates must abide by the laws, statutes and regulations of the city of Toronto, the province of Ontario, and federal laws at all times. 

2. Delegates must abide by Conference policies throughout the Conference.

3. Delegates must abide by Crescent School rules while on property. In particular, delegates are to refrain from harassing or interfering with non-CSMUN staff at the school during the weekend

4. Delegates must observe the dress code found in the Conference policies. CSMUN staff reserve the right to refuse entry to the conference or specific events to delegates whose attire is deemed inappropriate.

5. Delegates are expected to present Conference identification upon request to the Crescent School and Conference staff.

6. Delegates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner with respect, honesty, kindness, and general decorum expected in an educational/professional setting. Crescent School will not tolerate, and will punish action which seeks to harass, bully, threaten, demean, or intimidate another delegate, staff, or faculty advisor in terms of the following:

• Race    

• Disability     

• Physical Appearance 

• Ancestry         

• Citizenship or Nationality

• Place of Origin       

• Gender Identity or Expression

• Colour  

• Sex or Sexual Orientation

• Age

• Creed or Religious Affiliation

• Family Status

• Ethnicity or Ethnic Origin

Dress Code

All participants of CSMUN are required to adhere to the Conference dress code. As a general rule, delegates are expected to dress in full business attire during all conference events (including, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, public relations events, and committee sessions) 

Alcohol, Drug Use and Smoking

CSMUN is an alcohol, drug, vaping, and smoking-free environment. As a conference and school, there is a zero-tolerance policy for possessing or using these substances.

Lost and Found

Any item lost by participants, if found, can be picked up at the Delegate Resource Centre. In the event that you lose items, we suggest that you let your committee chair/dais know so our operations team or Crescent School can assist you in finding the item (This can vary depending on what the item is from a general committee announcement to using the Crescent School security system).

Theft

Please note that CSMUN and Crescent School are not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to personal property at the conference. In the event which you see theft of school or property please immediately contact a CSMUN staff member or your faculty advisor so our operations team or Crescent School can assist in the situation.

Addressing Equity Concerns  

In the event that you have concerns about equity, diversity, inclusion, or belonging or are uncomfortable due to the actions of another delegate, chair, co-chair, or staff member of CSMUN, please reach out to the Equity team to file your concern. Equity is outlined through the code of conduct listed above. You may reach out through an anonymous form to the equity team, by speaking to your chairs, or by emailing any member of the Executive of the Crescent School Model UN Program or CSMUN Secretariat if you feel comfortable. Generally, equity emails should be directed to williamhe@crescentschool.org, or submitted through the Contact page on this website.

Equity concerns are taken very seriously at CSMUN. The equity policy of CSMUN is strict in accordance with the school’s Diversity Statement and the Crescent School Constitution, which includes the Crescent School Declaration of Student Rights, and violations outside of reason will not be tolerated. The School’s Constitution was prepared in accordance with, and in support of, the Safe Schools Act and corresponding principles in the Education Act, as well as the Human Rights Code. When an equity is filled, the CSMUN Equity team will step in and take appropriate steps and actions to remedy the situation. CSMUN is committed to ensuring that everyone is valued with respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion. We are committed to pursuing disciplinary action as stated above if needed to facilitate a positive, and safe environment. 

Artificial Intelligence​

Delegates are asked by CSMUN not to use artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the lead-up to the conference. We believe that uncontrolled use of AI impedes the kind of education we want to offer our delegates, especially considering how biased and inaccurate these algorithms can be. Although deploying AI has advantages, doing so might keep delegates from learning many of the diplomatic skills we try to impart. In particular, we caution against employing AI as it may hinder delegates' capacity to learn new subjects, independently produce compelling arguments, cooperate with various groups, and come up with innovative solutions—all of which are essential components of the CSMUN experience. Furthermore, we think that unfettered AI use can provide delegates with an unfair edge, just like plagiarism does.

As a result, during the conference weekend, it is strictly forbidden to use artificial intelligence. AI software cannot be used to produce any portion of a position paper prior to the conference, but it can be used as a research tool with the correct citations. 

Delegates shall attribute all content and ideas that they did not come up with on their own; those who do not comply will face consequences. Delegates must therefore credit any AI platforms they utilize for research, just like they would any other source, whether it's for finding references, evaluating data, or coming up with ideas. Failure to do so will be interpreted as plagiarism. In addition, even if the AI software is correctly attributed, any writing produced by AI in a position paper will be regarded as plagiarism.

Device Use in Committee​

To respect other delegates and prevent distractions, the use of laptops, tablets, and cellular devices is generally prohibited in committee rooms while the committee is in session, with some exceptions below. Delegates may not use these devices during a committee session for any purpose not listed here without the express permission of their chair. Any concerns that a delegate is violating CSMUN technology policy or inappropriately using technology may be relayed to the Secretariat.

• Delegates in General Assemblies and Specialized Agencies will be allowed to write their working papers on their laptops during unmoderated caucuses. However, delegates will be strongly discouraged from using laptops and other devices during formal debate. 

• Delegates in the Crisis Committees will be using Slack for their committee’s backroom elements, meaning that computers will be available during moderated caucuses. 

• Delegates in all committees are expected to bring a personal device. CSMUN III will not provide laptops or other devices to delegates.