ITEX Code of Conduct

The people involved in the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) value the diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds and experiences reflected among participants and are committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for everyone. This Code of Conduct is important to promote diversity and create an inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment for all participants. All ITEX meeting attendees are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct. 

 

Expected Behavior

• Treat all participants with kindness, respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions (including those you may not share).

• Communicate openly, with respect for other participants, critiquing ideas rather than individuals.

• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech directed toward other participants.

• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert ITEX meeting organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

• Respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue.

 

Unacceptable Behavior

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form. Harassment includes speech or behavior that is not welcome or is personally offensive. Behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, so use discretion to be certain respect is communicated. Harassment intended in a joking manner still constitutes unacceptable behavior.

• Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical or verbal abuse of any participant

  • Bullying behavior

  • Retaliation for reporting unacceptable behavior

  • Unwelcome or offensive verbal comments or exclusionary behavior related to age, appearance or body size, employment or military status, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, individual lifestyle, marital status, national origin, physical or cognitive ability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, race or religion

  • Inappropriate physical contact

  • Unwanted sexual attention

  • Use of sexual or discriminatory images

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following

  • Harassing photography or recording, including taking photographs or recording of another individual’s oral presentation or poster without the explicit permission of that individual

  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events

 

Immediate serious threat to public safety

Anyone experiencing or witnessing behavior that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety at any time should contact emergency services (by calling 911) and immediately notifying personnel at the Loon Lake facility.

 

Reporting Unacceptable Behavior

If you are not in immediate danger but feel that you are the subject of unacceptable behavior, have witnessed any such behavior, or have other concerns, please notify one of the meeting organizers (as soon as possible) who can work to resolve the situation. All reports will be treated seriously and responded to promptly. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent that it does not compromise the rights of others.

 

Consequences

Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

The ITEX meeting organizers or Loon Lake staff may take any immediate action deemed necessary and appropriate, including removal from the meeting or event without warning or refund.