Code of Conduct
At FASL 31, we are committed to upholding the most equitable and welcoming environment possible for all attendees. The following code of conduct is a guideline for all linguists that outlines the expected etiquette and addresses organizers protocol in case of any harassment or discrimination.
Inclusive Behaviour
Acknowledge Opinions
...skills, and contributions of others.
Respectfully Give Feedback
... in a compassionate manner.
Provide Encouragement
...help, support, or mentorship to colleagues when needed.
Refrain from Monopolizing
...or disruptive behaviour, especially during talks and question periods.
Advocate for Others
...that are unable to advocate for themselves, particularly in instances of prejudice or discrimination.
Unprofessional Behaviour
- Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, language, etc.)
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Advocating for, encouraging, or condoning any of the above behaviour
Reporting Protocol
FASL 31 organizers will take action to redress any behavior designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.
Participants who are reasonably and politely asked by another participant to stop engaging in a particular behavior should comply immediately. Failure to do so could and should result in the filing of a violation report (see above).
If a participant has a report filed against them, the conference organizers will review the report and will contact the participant so they can consider their version of the incident. The organizers might also consult with the person who filed the report or other people involved in or with knowledge of the incident.
The organizers will decide, as quickly as possible, the extent to which the behavior reported constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct. Possible responses include:
- no response (if the behavior is found to not constitute a violation);
- a warning to the participant that their behavior constitutes a minor violation, but that continued behavior would constitute a major violation; and
- expulsion from the conference and a report of the incident to the following year's organizers (if the behavior is found to constitute a major violation)