Code of Conduct
The University of Hawaiʻi is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants in any program hosted or managed by The University of Hawaiʻi, no matter what role they play or their background. This includes respectful treatment of everyone regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, level of experience, political affiliation, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected under state or federal law.
All participants (and guests) are required to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Code adopted by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), complies with the new directive from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and applies to all University of Hawaiʻi related events.
Expected Behavior
Treat all participants with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.
Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
Communicate openly with respect for others, critiquing ideas rather than individuals and gracefully accepting criticism.
Acknowledge the contributions of others.
Avoid personal attacks directed toward other participants.
Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
Alert Meeting Organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
Respect the rules and policies of the program, project, and venue.
Unacceptable Behavior (includes but not limited to)
Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
Physical or verbal abuse by anyone to anyone, including repeated use of pronouns other than those requested.
Unwelcome sexual attention or advances.
Personal attacks directed at other guests, members, participants, etc.
Alarming, intimidating, threatening, or hostile comments or conduct.
Threatening or stalking anyone, including a participant.
Inappropriate use of sexual language, nudity, or sexual imagery in any venue, including online workshops, meetings, or gatherings, Twitter and other online media.
Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting.
Behavior that is in violation of the ethics policies of one's home institution, or of the meeting's sponsor, the National Science Foundation.
Consequences
Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
University of Hawaiʻi staff (or their designee) or security/local police may take action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the event or program without warning or refund.
The University of Hawaiʻi reserves the right to prohibit attendance at a future event, online gathering, conference, workshop or field project.
Notification of an infraction to a Home Institution. In cases where there has been a potentially serious policy or code of conduct violation the University of Hawaiʻi will notify the offender’s home institution.