To foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for all, it’s crucial that we encompass a shared set of values and principles. These include:
- Inclusion: We deeply value the diverse contributions of every individual, especially those who have been traditionally underrepresented in academia.
- Integrity: We are committed to conducting fair and ethical research, upholding the highest standards of academic and scientific honesty in all aspects of our work.
- Honesty: We prioritize honesty and integrity in all our interactions, both within our team and with the broader community.
- Community: We strive to nurture a community where everyone feels valued and supported in their academic pursuits.
- Respect: We treat each person with respect, adhering to the values outlined in this document in every interaction.
- Equity: Recognizing inherent hierarchies and power dynamics of academia, we aim for transparency in how resources and responsibilities are distributed. This ensures equal opportunities for all individuals to thrive in their studies and careers.
To ensure a supportive and respectful environment, it’s important to outline behaviours that are not acceptable:
- Discrimination: Any conduct that negatively impacts an individual’s training, education, or participation in lab activities, denying equal treatment based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or other legally protected categories.
- Harassment: Engaging in unwelcome verbal, written, electronic, or physical conduct directed at an individual or group. This includes verbal or physical assaults, threats, slurs, derogatory comments, or offensive behavior that creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment.
- Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or inappropriate inquiries about personal matters related to dating, relationships, or sexual orientation.
- Microaggressions: Everyday actions or remarks, intentional or not, that convey hostility or negative assumptions toward others.
- Retaliation: Taking adverse actions against someone in response to their complaint of discrimination or harassment, participation in an investigation, or opposition to such behaviour.
Together, these principles guide us in creating an environment where every member can flourish and contribute meaningfully. We are committed to upholding these standards to ensure that everyone feels valued, respected, and supported in our lab community.
If you have concerns about behavior that doesn’t align with this Code of Conduct, we encourage you to reach out to the coordinator(s) or Dr. Werker promptly. If you prefer not to contact the coordinator(s) or Dr. Werker, there are several other options available to you:
- Developmental Psychology Area Head: Dr. Andrew Baron; abaron@psych.ubc.ca; 604 822 6311
- Associate Head for Graduate Studies in Psychology: Dr. Anita DeLongis; adelongis@psych.ubc.ca; 604 822 3257
- Associate Head for Undergraduate Studies in Psychology: Dr. Catherine Rawn;
- cdrawn@psych.ubc.ca; 604 822 2513
- Associate Head EDI for Department of Psychology: Dr. Amori Mikami; mikami@psych.ubc.ca; 604 822 3245
- Psychology Department Head: Dr. Toni Schmader; tschmader@psych.ubc.ca; 604 822 4826
- Undergraduate advising: https://psych.ubc.ca/undergraduate/advising/
- Office of Dean of Arts: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/about/leadership-team/office-of-the-dean/
- Office of the Ombudsperson for the students: https://ombudsoffice.ubc.ca/
- For anything relating to sexualized violence; Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC).
- UBC Counselling Services or Vancouver Crisis Centre; 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).