TeVPA 2022

Equity Statement and Code of Conduct

TeVPA 2022 Statement on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion:
We are committed to counteracting discrimination in physics and astronomy, and developing a climate of educational equity that recognizes and respects the equal dignity and worth of all who seek to participate in the life, work and mission of astrophysical research. Such a climate is created and maintained by developing a field-wide commitment to and understanding of research equity, supported by policies, programs, practices and traditions that facilitate individuals and equity-seeking groups free, safe, and full participation. 

Please contact the organizers of TeVPA 2022 (tevpa2022@gmail.com) if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations for achieving these equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. 

 

TeVPA 2022 Code of Conduct (adapted from TeVPA 2017):

TeVPA is a community event intended for networking and collaboration as well as learning. We value the participation of every attendee and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and productive experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout the workshop and to abide by the following Code of Conduct. Any participant who wishes to report a violation of this policy is encouraged to speak to any of the conference organizers either in-person or via email (tevpa2022@gmail.com). Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly event for all.

 

TeVPA is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, or religion. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or jokes related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the conference organizers.