This “Code of Conduct” has been formulated in order to foster and maintain trust and confidence in the professionalism and the integrity of the organization and its members and leadership.
This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participants within the SCN community, as well as steps for reporting unacceptable behavior. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community for all and expect our code of conduct to be honored.
Although the stipulations are not exhaustive, they express our values, and as such they are intended to cover those situations, which are most likely perceived to be encountered by members, partners, and associates of SCN and the healthy ecosystems they are charged with building and maintaining.
Here's what it means:
Be considerate: Any decision you take will affect others and you should take those consequences into account when making decisions. Remember that we’re a worldwide community, so you might not be communicating in someone else’s primary language.
Be respectful: Not all of us will agree all of the time, but disagreement is no excuse for poor behavior and poor manners. We might all experience some frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn into a personal attack. It’s important to remember that a community where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one.
Be careful in the words that you choose: We are a community of learning professionals and we conduct ourselves professionally. Be kind to others both within the community and beyond the community. Do not insult, minimize, marginalize, or put down other participants, cultures, or subcultures. Contribute positively to the learning environment.
Harassment and exclusionary behavior are unacceptable: We do not tolerate any form of harassment and exclusionary behavior. These actions could result in expulsion from the SCN community.
Here's how we can apply it:
Be welcoming: We strive to be a community that welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to, members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color, immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.
Engage honestly: As members of this community, we agree to represent ourselves truthfully, claim only work that is our own, properly attribute collaborations, and engage honestly in all matters.
Try to understand why we disagree: Disagreements happen all the time. It is important that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively. Remember that we are different. The strength of our community comes from its diversity—people from a wide range of backgrounds. Different people have different perspectives on issues. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn’t mean that they’re wrong. Don’t forget that it is human to err and blaming each other doesn’t get us anywhere. Instead, focus on helping to resolve issues and learning from mistakes.
Be friendly and patient: The golden rule of ecosystem building! In our community, we strive to approach every interaction with compassion and patience. Everyone is a valued member of our ecosystem and making people feel that way, starts with being friendly and patient.