Please fill out the below google form after reading the following Inclusion and Access statement as well as the University of Michigan COVID policies.
https://forms.gle/cbqCET1nXSBSbRJR7
Anti-Harassment Policy
Inclusion and Access Policy
Original text from MIRA3D and reproduced below:
Value statement
The University of Michigan, the Michigan Institute for Research in Astrophysics (MIRA), and the Departments of Astronomy and Statistics all value diversity, equity, and inclusion as necessary components of achieving scientific excellence. As hosts for this meeting, we would like to invite our participants to join us in promoting behavior in line with these values. In particular, we would like to make sure that we are inclusive in our general practices and able to provide reasonable accommodations that facilitate full engagement from all participants. We will not tolerate inappropriate behavior directed toward, nor originating from, meeting attendees.
Inclusion
Harassment, bullying, and intimidation of any sort will not be tolerated. This includes the use of any offensive language or imagery in any meeting venue. If a complaint is received, or the organizers notice inappropriate conduct, we will take these matters seriously and respond as rapidly as possible. Remember that the intent of actions is not as important as the impact of those actions on others. Consequences can range from a simple warning to immediate ejection from the meeting, depending on the offense. While we are not a AAS conference and not participating in their formal reporting process, our code of conduct adheres to the definitions of harassment and discrimination listed here: https://aas.org/policies/anti-harassment-policy-aas-division-meetings-activities. Likewise we also affirm the AAS code of ethics: https://aas.org/ethics
If in doubt about whether something is inappropriate, just ask! We are happy to provide education and guidance as to how to behave in line with our values. We are also receptive to any feedback about how we ourselves can do better.
We also request that people try to pay attention to the power dynamics in the rooms, especially during discussions and workshopping. Let’s make sure our more junior members are able to have their contributions heard!
Additional resources and contacts
https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/astro-dei/home?authuser=0
COVID-19 and Public Health-Informed Event Planning Policies
The University of Michigan aims to deliver its mission while protecting the health and safety of our campus and minimizing the potential spread of disease within our community.
- All in-person event attendees will need to take the ResponsiBLUE Screening Check and receive a green result before entering any U-M building.
- Face coverings are required indoors on campus, regardless of vaccination status.
- Enhanced cleaning procedures are in place, including increased hand sanitizing stations throughout facilities.
- All groups and all event guests are expected to act in a manner that demonstrates respect and consideration for the health and safety of all persons within the Facilities.
- There may be more policies impacting events under the current orders. Please check here for up to date guidelines.
The primary group contact must collect and keep accurate attendance records of participation at in-person events. Event organizers must keep attendance lists on file for at least 30 days following an event/program/meeting/etc.