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Introduction
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµ (AERA) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and productive environment for all ÐÜèÊÓÆµVirtual Meetings and Events. The aim of ÐÜèÊÓÆµmeetings and convenings is to accomplish the purposes of the event in a way that supports the presence of all participants or attendees. ÐÜèÊÓÆµexpects that virtual activities held under its auspices promote the full participation or engagement and belonging of all attendees, and are free of harassment, unwelcoming or exclusionary conduct, or discriminatory actions or innuendo.
ÐÜèÊÓÆµexpects those speaking at or leading such activities or those participating in them to value and support the diverse, inclusive community that the Association strives to be and that its mission seeks to advance.
The overarching objective of this policy guidance is to engender productive outcomes in virtual meeting environments of varying sizes and purposes that are embracing and respectful of all participants. Although this guidance does not specifically set forth every possible virtual event or activity that ÐÜèÊÓÆµholds, all participants in ÐÜèÊÓÆµfunctions are expected to understand the aims of this guidance and to make reasonable extrapolations to specific circumstances. This expectation is consistent with the standards for professional conduct set forth in the ÐÜèÊÓÆµCode of Ethics (2011).
Standards for Virtual Participation
All participants in virtual meetings and events are expected to adhere to the following standards of virtual conduct:
What to do…
What not to do…
Actions to Take If You Have a Conduct Concern
Potential Actions to Address Conduct Concerns During Virtual Meetings/Events
Consequences that may be imposed for violations of this conduct policy include removal from participation, preclusion of participation in future ÐÜèÊÓÆµevents, and other actions as set forth in the ÐÜèÊÓÆµPolicies and Procedures of the Ethics Committee (2012).