LSST Discovery Alliance (LSST-DA and The Alliance) is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative environment and endorses guidelines regarding professional behavior, bullying, and harassment, of the American Physical Society (APS), American Astronomical Society (AAS), and the Associated Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). We expect that participants in The Alliance activities will read and abide by these guidelines.
PURPOSE
An inclusive, collaborative environment is necessary to support a broad, diverse group of individuals who contribute to the Alliance’s mission and vision. A positive environment is required to promote excellence. (LSST-DA) endorses the following guidelines of professional behavior expected from attendees and participants at meetings.
ELEMENTS OF LSST DISCOVERY ALLIANCE WORKPLACE CULTURE
1.Kindness. LSST-DA realizes the impact of kindness to empower individuals to act in ways that strengthen ourselves, our relationships, and our communities.
2.Trust. A trusting, collaborative environment is best achieved when there is mutual trust, based on honest behavior, throughout the community.
3.Respect. Respectful environments foster excellence by challenging us to consider a variety of viewpoints and approaches. We honor alternate viewpoints as opportunities for discussion and learning, and therefore treat others with respect, even if we disagree.
4.Diversity. Valuing diversity recognizes differences between people and acknowledges that these differences are an asset, bringing strength to a community through new ideas, innovation, and creativity.
5.Inclusivity. By being inclusive, LSST-DA strives to create an environment of involvement, respect, and connection that values and benefits from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
MEETINGS CODE OF CONDUCT (COC) Our CoC is based on the previous elements of Workplace Culture, which are to evident in all our interactions. The following (or parts of it) should be used on any LSST-DA or LSST-DA – related meeting websites and promoted through the welcome presentation and any other means available to raise awareness of the CoC. The Alliance adheres to the following principles in order to provide a learning environment that produces rigor and excellence:
- Shared Responsibility
- Honesty
- Respect
PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT
- Raise All Voices
- Respect All Opinions and Questions
- Be Humble
•No “–isms” – we do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other kinds of bias—whether these behaviors are overt or subtle
•Respect Privacy
We aim for an inclusive environment – from recognition of physical disabilities to cultural differences, we embrace our differences, encourage free expression, and open exchange of ideas – free from any discriminatory behavior.