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IAGLR Code of Conduct

Revised September 11, 2023

This Code of Conduct applies to all activities organized by the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR), including all publications, digital platforms, and events, as well as those sponsored or organized by organizations other than IAGLR.

IAGLR is committed to providing healthy, safe, and inclusive environments for all members and participants in its activities. We seek to provide a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, or religion. We value a diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences, and we recognize our responsibility to involve the full diversity of these voices in achieving our vision of a peaceful world in which large lake ecosystems are valued and healthy; where these ecosystems inspire curiosity, awe, love and respect, and stewardship in all people.

All participants, including but not limited to authors, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, service providers, and others, are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.

As such, no harassment of participants in any form will be tolerated. Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, protected genetic information, pregnancy, status as parent, marital status, or political affiliation (USDOJ).

Harassment can include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Offensive comments or jokes—whether verbal, written, or as imagery—related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate.
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events. Disruptions of talks at oral or poster sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other events organized by IAGLR are not appropriate.
  • Inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention, or innuendo
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, insults, or threats
  • Photography or recording of an individual without consent
  • Conduct through electronic means (e.g., sending offensive or repetitive emails, offensive use of social media, offensive content in member profile)

In addition, all participants must abide by intellectual property laws. As such, avoid plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification in the work you present in publications and presentations.

We expect all participants to follow these guidelines:

  • Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other participants.
  • Behave professionally.
  • Target written and verbal communications for a professional audience that includes people of many different backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate integrity in your work.

Reporting Violations

If you are the subject of unacceptable behavior or have witnessed any such behavior, please contact do one of the following:

  • If you witness or experience behavior that constitutes an immediate and serious threat, please call 911.
  • At in-person events, notify an IAGLR staff member or any members of the organizing team.
  • Call or email IAGLR Executive Director Jérôme Marty at (613) 355-6843 or [email protected].

Consequences

Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If the offense is criminal, law enforcement will be contacted. Consequences to unacceptable behavior will be determined by the IAGLR Board of Directors in conjunction with the IAGLR executive director. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Dismissal from the event without refund
  • Removal from IAGLR digital platforms or groups
  • Reporting to your agency or place of work
  • Exclusion from IAGLR events
  • Loss of IAGLR membership
  • Loss of any previous IAGLR Awards