Our group is built upon mutual respect, including respect for everyone’s opinion and their time. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or political views. We do not tolerate harassment or bullying in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate in any professional context, including group meetings, individual meetings, conferences, online communications, and work-related social events.
Respect for others goes beyond simply "don't harass”. Respect requires creating an environment where people of all backgrounds and personalities feel comfortable and welcome in scientific discussions. This means being conscious of how we talk to each other and leaving space in conversations for everyone's voice. Interrupting, talking over others, and aggressively dominating a conversation are unacceptable behaviors.
Anyone violating these rules may be temporarily suspended or permanently expelled from the group, at the discretion of the group leader Róisín Commane.
All Columbia university employees and students must understand and comply with the University's policies and procedures regarding harassment and discrimination (for employees; for students). Prof. Commane is a mandatory reporter and will report any incidents of harassment or misconduct that violate these policies.