Natural Science and Mathematics

Commitment to Shared Practice
The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Western Oregon University (NSM) values diversity, access, equity, respect, honesty, and freedom of inquiry and expression, and strives to integrate these values across all its work. NSM is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in natural science and mathematics and its applications, and to the facilitation and support of environments that foster this goal. As a division, NSM is committed to providing a climate that encourages the open expression and exchange of
ideas, that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and that is inclusive to all members and to those who participate in its activities. In pursuit of that commitment, NSM is dedicated to the philosophy of equity for all participants regardless of race; color; national or ethnic origin; immigration status; religion; age; marital status; parental status; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; socioeconomic background; educational background; disability; political belief; military service/veteran
status; professional rank; employment type; employment status; or any other reason not related to professional merit. This philosophy extends to all interactions between faculty, staff, students, administrators, and professional contacts, including but not limited to class sessions, laboratory and field settings, office hours, advising, meetings, and other academically-related conversations and events.

The following Code applies to all members and anyone else acting on behalf of or promoting the work of NSM. Members are expected to uphold the principles set out in the Code at all times in any venue or professional capacity.

The Code:
As members of NSM we will:

• promote the study, application, and understanding of the natural sciences and
  mathematics;
• act with integrity, and strive to be unbiased and truthful in all aspects of our
  work;
• act to support NSM’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion;
• treat all others with dignity and never discriminate against another person on
  the basis of race; color; national or ethnic origin; immigration status; religion;
  age; marital status; parental status; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; socioeconomic background; educational background; disability;
  political belief; military service/veteran status; professional rank; employment
  type; employment status; or any other reason not related to professional merit;
• never bully, abuse, victimize, or engage in harassment of any kind, including
  sexual harassment, whether via spoken or written words, emails, offensive
  images or graffiti, social media posts, or any other means, both explicit and
  subtle;
• engage in honest discourse; avoid dismissing concerns or “gaslighting”;
• avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or
  malicious action;
• accept, and offer honest constructive criticism; acknowledge and correct
  errors; and credit properly the contributions of others;
• engage in continuing personal education and improvement in the areas of
  diversity, justice, equity, accessibility, and inclusion;
• assist other NSM members (faculty, staff, and students) in their professional
  development and support them in following this code of conduct;
• avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and disclose
  them to affected parties when they do exist.