STLHE seeks to support, enhance, and advance effective teaching and learning in post-secondary institutions across Canada. As an organization we are guided by our mission, vision and values (https://www.stlhe.ca/about/vision-goals-value-and-purpose/ ).
To make it possible for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive STLHE is committed to facilitating a welcoming and respectful community for all who take part in the society’s events, including delegates, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, students, volunteers, and STLHE staff and Board members.
All participants are subject to the Code of Conduct, with the understanding that the STLHE Board of Directors or its delegate(s):
Will set this code as a standard for all STLHE activities
Is available to respond to complaints of unacceptable behaviour in a timely manner, and expects compliance with requests to stop unacceptable behaviours
May seek assistance from hotel / conference venue security or local authorities if deemed necessary based on the situation
May disqualify participants that have demonstrated unacceptable behaviours from participating in live and virtual STLHE events and programs
May not refund registration fees or charges to participants who breach this code of conduct
For Participants:
The Society values your attendance and anticipates everyone’s collaboration in ensuring a safe and positive experience conducive to connection-building and learning.
We expect all participants to:
Treat each other with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions
Behave in a professional manner
Communicate openly, critiquing ideas rather than individuals
Be kind to others, do not insult or put down other attendees
Be polite and respectful on social media and online platforms regarding the event and its participants
Ask for explicit consent from the speaker and organiser prior to publishing presentation recordings or video clips on any kind of media or platform (i.e. scientific publications, social media or conference websites). Posting (a few) slides (or parts thereof) on social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.) helps promote scientific discussion and is permitted unless the speaker has indicated otherwise
Follow all applicable rules and procedures of the event, including any relevant health protocols.
Unacceptable behaviours include, but are not limited to:
Harassment, which includes offensive verbal comments 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
Degrading, or offensive remarks
Real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm
Inappropriate disruption of meetings or events, including social activities
Copying, redistributing or using data from presentations without permission from the authors
Violating the rules and regulations of the hotel, convention centre, or other participating site
