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ANNUAL MEETING|Code of Conduct

​Meetings of the International Association for Landscape Ecology—North America (IALE-NA) are open to all IALE-NA members as well as non-members interested in the science and practice of landscape ecology. As a multi-national professional and scientific organization, IALE-NA strives to be inclusive and encourages the participation of contributors from varied and diverse perspectives and backgrounds as we promote landscape ecology. IALE-NA is therefore committed to providing a friendly, safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, race, national origin, or religion.

This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for all those who participate in IALE-NA meetings, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. All participants including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, IALE-NA members, service providers, and others are expected to abide by this IALE-NA Meetings Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies to all IALE-NA meeting-related events including those sponsored by organizations other than IALE-NA but held in conjunction with IALE-NA events, whether in public or private facilities.
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In addition to this Code of Conduct, all meeting participants are asked to adhere to the IALE-NA Guidelines for Social Media/New Media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Google+, blogging).

We invite all those who participate in IALE-NA meetings to help create and maintain a safe and positive community for everyone.

Expected Behavior
  • All participants, attendees, IALE-NA members, and vendors are to be treated with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions
  • You are expected to communicate openly but with respect for others, critiquing ideas rather than individuals, and to avoid personal attacks directed toward other attendees, participants, IALE-NA members, or suppliers/vendors
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert a IALE-NA Officer or volunteer if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress (Report a Violation of the Code of Conduct)
  • Remember that IALE-NA event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful of all venue patrons
  • Respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue, hotels, contracted facility, or any other venue associated with the IALE-NA meeting

Unacceptable Behavior
Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form, including but not limited to the following, will not be tolerated:
  • Verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin
  • Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations
  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances
  • Threatening or stalking any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, IALE-NA member, service provider, or other meeting guests
  • Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, IALE-NA member, service provider, or other meeting guests
  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
Unacceptable behavior also includes:
  • Recording or taking photographs of another individual’s presentation without the explicit permission of the presenter
  • Disruption of talks at oral or poster sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at any other events organized by IALE-NA at the meeting venue, hotels, or other facilities contracted by IALE-NA

Consequences
  • Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately
  • IALE-NA Officers, volunteers (or their designees), or security may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund
  • IALE-NA reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting

Reporting Unacceptable Behavior
  • If you are the subject of unacceptable behavior or have witnessed any such behavior, please immediately notify a IALE-NA Officer or volunteer
  • Notification can be done in person on-site or by e-mail to the Chair of the IALE-NA Communications Committee (click on button below). The best place to locate Officers and volunteers is at the meeting Registration Desk
  • Anyone experiencing or witnessing behavior that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety is advised to locate a house phone and call security or to contact the front desk of the meeting venue​​
Report a violation of the code of conduct​
License and Attribution 
Revision 2.0, October 2021
 
This Code of Conduct was adapted from the Ecological Society of America’s Meetings Code of Conduct

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      • 2023 Annual Meeting >
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        • 2021 Plenary Presenters
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        • 2021 Workshops
        • 2021 Planning Committee
      • 2020 Annual Meeting >
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        • 2020 Plenary Presenters
        • 2020 Special Symposia
        • 2020 Workshops
        • 2020 Sponsor Directory
        • 2020 Planning Committee
      • 2019 Annual Meeting >
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        • 2019 Special Symposia
        • 2019 Workshops
        • 2019 Scientific Excursions
      • 2018 Annual Meeting - Chicago >
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