NITMB Code of Conduct
NITMB:
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Champions the fundamental principle of treating others with respect.
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Is committed to providing a safe research and work environment in which discrimination, harassment, stalking, bullying, hazing, and other abuse or acts or threats of violence are not tolerated.
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Expects its members, associates, and visitors to treat each other and those with whom they engage or collaborate on behalf of NITMB with respect, honesty, integrity, and civility, and avoid conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, obscene, or disorderly.
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Further expects its members to conduct their research, academic, and all other NITMB activities in accordance with the highest scientific, professional, and ethical standards.
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All NITMB visitors are expected to follow this Code of Conduct.
Expectations for a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment:
​It is the responsibility of all NITMB leaders, participating institutions, and their respective faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and scholars, students, visitors, and all others who are, in each case, funded by, working with, visiting, or participating in an event organized by, NITMB (hereinafter referred to as NITMB “members and associates”) to foster a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free working environment for NITMB. As part of this responsibility, NITMB is providing this Code to visitors to document expectations for adherence to the following standards.
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All NITMB members and associates must comply with policies, conduct standards, and health and safety guidelines applicable to work done as part of NITMB (including, without limitation, policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct), as well as the applicable policies and funding terms of the National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation, NITMB’s funding sponsors, and all applicable laws and regulations. NITMB visitors who do not have policies analogous to those listed below are obligated to familiarize themselves and comply with Northwestern University’s policies while they are visiting or participating in NITMB-organized activities.
Policies/Resources:
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Policy on Civility and Mutual Respect and Unacceptable Behaviors
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Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships Between Faculty, Staff, and Students
Third parties who have not completed similar training at their home institution shall be referred to the City of Chicago’s Sexual Harassment Training module. Visitors who may receive a visiting appointment with Northwestern will be required to adhere to Northwestern’s Research Visitors policy.