All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. Students are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but are not to attack an individual or disrupt the instructional framework of the learning event. The following guidelines describe appropriate behaviors to establish a positive, collaborative and effective learning environment:
- Do not disrupt the instructor during instruction with off-topic questions or comments.
- Do not dominate any discussion.
- Give other students the opportunity to join in the discussion.
- Do not use offensive language.
- Present ideas appropriately and without judgement.
- Keep an open mind and be willing to express even your minority opinion. Minority opinions have to be respected.
- Do not hesitate to ask for positive and constructive feedback when it is appropriate.
- Give assistance to other students when it is allowed by the instructor.
CDISC has adopted a policy of zero-tolerance with respect to unlawful Employee discrimination or harassment. CDISC expressly prohibits harassment of and discrimination against Employees on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, protected medical conditions, citizenship status, military status or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. This policy applies to action by all Employees, including supervisors and managers. CDISC prohibits managers, supervisors and Employees from harassing co-workers as well as CDISC’s customers, vendors, suppliers, independent contractors and others doing business with the Company. In addition, CDISC prohibits its customers, vendors, suppliers, independent contractors and others doing business with CDISC from harassing our employees CDISC will take prompt and appropriate action to investigate, prevent, correct and, if necessary, discipline (up to and including immediate termination) behavior that violates this policy. All Employees are responsible to conduct themselves in ways that ensure others are able to work in an atmosphere free from unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Examples of What Constitutes Prohibited Discrimination: In addition to the above listed conduct, CDISC strictly prohibits discrimination concerning race, color, religion, national origin, age or other legally protected characteristic. By way of illustration only, and not limitation, prohibited harassment concerning race, color, religion, national origin, age or other protected characteristic includes:
- An individual or group of employees being treated less favorably or fairly than others based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disabled or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes, comments, or slurs;
- Visual conduct such as derogatory posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures;
- Slurs, epithets, and any other offensive remarks;
- Jokes, whether written, verbal, or electronic;
- Threats, intimidation, and other menacing behavior;
- Other verbal, graphic, or physical conduct; and
- Other conduct predicated upon one or more of the protected categories identified in this policy.