Our motto is "teachers helping teachers" and this means we seek to be constructive and build bridges with our words and actions. Symposium participants, whether KOTESOL members or not, are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters an atmosphere of collegiate cordiality and conversation. To be a part of this event, participants are expected to adhere to KOTESOL's Code of Conduct.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL ATTENDEES:
All participants at KOTESOL events are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct and to abide by the norms of professional respect that are necessary to promote the conditions for productive professional and academic interchange.
Participants who witness potential harm to another event participant are encouraged to be proactive in helping to mitigate or avoid that harm.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS:
Coercive, intimidating, harassing, abusive, vulgar, offensive, derogatory, or demeaning actions or speech. Note that this is distinct from vigorous, reasoned disagreement compatible with norms of professional conduct and civil behavior.
Prejudicial actions or comments related to a person’s identity or group membership that coerce others, display overt and unprofessional hostility, or otherwise undermine professional equity or the principles of productive academic exchange. Relevant identities include (but are not limited to) those defined by age, ethnicity, gender, ability, nationality or national origin, professional status, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Inappropriate or unwelcome attention, including but not limited to physical contact or communication, verbal or non-verbal, such as solicitation of emotional, sexual, or other physical intimacy.
Unacceptable behavior that breaks the code of conduct may require the offending party to leave the event for the duration. Please familiarize yourself with the Code of Conduct before attending.