The Code of Conduct sets out the expected behavior of all members and affiliated groups when participating in any activity under the name of BristolSEDS, both in-person and online. BristolSEDS also falls under the SU’s Code of Conduct for student groups.
The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to:
- Protect BristolSEDS members
- Protect others potentially affected by the actions of BristolSEDS members.
- Reduce the risk of harm, injury or harassment to BristolSEDS members and affiliated parties.
- To ensure that all students and other parties feel welcomed and included in the BristolSEDS community.
The Code of Conduct applies to all BristolSEDS members including committee members.
‘Pillar’ values: Inclusion, safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence (from NASA)
Expected Behavior:
- All members must behave in a way which does not endanger, exclude or is anti-social towards other members.
- Ensure all members feel welcome to participate in activities and discussions without fear of condescension, judgement or ridiculing.
- Act responsibly when representing BristolSEDS and avoid actions which could disrepute BristolSEDS or the University of Bristol.
- Zero tolerance for physical or verbal behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading or offensive environment
- Zero tolerance for harassment or stereotyping on the basis of someone’s age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation (these characteristics are protected by law).
- No abuse or misuse of power in team hierarchies or otherwise.
- No misuse of the BristolSEDS Teams, Whatsapp community and other social platforms.
Sanctions (From SU Code of Conduct)
- There will be 3 warnings for incidents which fall under the minor breach (1) category.
- The full SU Code of Conduct for student groups can be found here