Code of Conduct

[Our thanks to Kimm Curran who shared with us the University of Glasgow’s European Association of
Archaeologists’ Conference guide. This is adapted from the Making Early Middle English website (MEME). Our
thanks to Dorothy Kim who shared this guide with us at Reckonings. This also builds on the work of DHSI’s
Statement of Ethics and Inclusion co-written by Jacque Wernimont (Dartmouth) and Angel David Nieves
(Northeastern) with support from an ad hoc committee of DHSIers.]

Code of Conduct

The aim of this Summer Institute is to provide an open, safe, and constructive space in which
open discussion, multiple viewpoints, and productive intellectual exchange can flourish. We do
not condone harassment against any participant for any reason. Harassment is deliberate
intimidation and targeting of individuals in a manner that makes them feel uncomfortable,
unwelcome, or afraid. Participants asked to stop any unwelcome behavior are expected to
comply. Organizers retain the right to take action to keep the Institute a welcoming environment
for all participants, and particularly in response to behavior designed to, or with the clear impact
of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for other participants.
Harassment includes but is not limited to:

Verbal comments that reinforce damaging social structures of domination (e.g., related to gender,
gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size,
race, age, or religion);

  • Inappropriate use of sexual images in public spaces;
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following;
  • Unwanted photography or recording;
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events;
  • Inappropriate physical contact;
  • Unwelcome sexual attention;
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

We expect participants to avoid harassing behavior at all event venues and event-related social
activities. We think people should follow this code of conduct outside event activities too! We
want this to be a productive, constructive, safe, and invigorating environment for all of our
participants and delegates. We ask that everyone join in helping us make it so.

Reporting Misconduct

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns,
you can contact Dorothy Kim or Angel David Nieves <a.nieves@northeastern.edu> via
email, by anonymous report, or in person (face-to-face at the Institute). We will ensure you are
safe and not overheard. We will handle your report respectfully. We will not ask you to confront
anyone. We will be happy to provide escorts, help you contact campus security, local law
enforcement or support services, or otherwise assist you.

Emergency Information and Contacts

Northeastern University Campus Security: 617-373-2121
Local sexual assault hot line (Boston Area Rape Crisis Center): 800-841-8371
Emotional/suicidal crisis hotline (USA National): 1-800-SUICIDE
Local emergency: 9-1-1

Local medical care:

Hospital

Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Emergency Medicine
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-732-5636

Massachusetts General Hospital
Department of Emergency Medicine
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-4100

Urgent Care:

Mass General Brigham Urgent Care
137 Stuart St Ste A-7 Boston, MA 02116
617-393-5059

Local taxi company: (Boston Taxis & Vans) 617-410-7500

*Our thanks to Femtechnet, Geek feminist wiki, DEFCON, the Ada Initiative, and the Center for
Solutions for Online Violence for resources, templates, and language incorporated into this Code
of Conduct. Check out the following links for more information on these organizations’ and
conferences’ policies: