ASIA-AQ ASIA-AQ Code of Conduct

1. Expected Behavior

These expectations are designed to promote professionalism within the group to ensure a positive group experience and to facilitate the formation of a community dynamic where we respect and support each other. 

• Be accepting of diverse viewpoints and allow all team members to express their opinions openly without judgment, giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback. Scrutinize ideas not individuals.

• Allow all team members to be heard in decision making and conduct open meetings to the greatest extent possible.

• Be honest and accountable. If you fail to meet expectations in some way, be open with team members, admit fault, and strive to do better.

• Avoid knowingly making false or misleading statement(s) (or engaging in activities) that could be or be viewed as offensive or defamatory to a team member, group, or organization. 

• Ask for help when you need it and respect those who ask for help. Recognize that people have different strengths and that some disabilities are invisible. 

2. Unacceptable Behavior

1. Examples of misconduct:

• Stalking

• Insulting or derogatory comments, trolling, and personal attacks

• Retaliation against a person or group reporting code of conduct violations. 

3. Ask Once Policy

Team members should follow an “Ask Once” policy when it comes to expressing personal interest or “asking someone out” during field activities. An “Ask Once” policy ensures that all team members can only “ask out” an individual once. Asking out includes flirting, expressing interest, and/or making advances towards an individual. If at any point that individual states that they are not interested, brushes off the advance, or does not reciprocate in a positive way, the team member must not continue to ask out the individual. If the team member continues to pursue the individual, it is considered harassment.

All team members have the responsibility to report instances of unacceptable conduct as defined above to the appropriate party and see that the issue is reported to the outside contact personnel.

4. Reporting: What to Do if You Experience Inappropriate Behavior

Managers and team leaders, including engineering and scientific team leads, have a responsibility to create an open and supportive environment where team members feel comfortable raising and addressing concerns. This code of conduct is intended to help members of the mission team take immediate and appropriate corrective steps to prevent conduct that is unwelcome and adversely affects the work environment before it can become severe or pervasive – regardless of whether the conduct violated the law or was intended to be harmful.

Each situation is unique. You are entitled to the following (not exhaustive):

• Report to any of the reporting options listed below

• Talk to anyone about your experience

• Change your mind about talking to anyone about your experience at any time

• Bring someone with you to provide support during reporting or any resulting discussions

• To seek reasonable accommodations to ensure the success of your work

• To seek medical assistance

Multiple reporting avenues are available to ASIA-AQ participants. Below is a list of individuals who you can confidentially disclose an incident you observed or experienced. 

1. Anonymous Reporting:

Participants may also make an anonymous report through this google form.