This document establishes the UW-Madison Department of Plant Pathology Code of Conduct, which lays out the standards that we expect everyone in the department to uphold. Everyone in the Department of Plant Pathology has the right to work in a safe environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and violence.

Our Values

• Respect – We treat all individuals with respect and uphold values described in this document in all of our interactions.
• Inclusion – The department is a physical and intellectual space for everyone, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in plant pathology and other STEM fields, and we strive to make our department welcoming for all.
• Integrity and Honesty – We strive to conduct fair, ethical research and hold ourselves to the highest standard of academic honesty in all aspects of our work.
• Collaboration – We aim to create an environment where there are no barriers to interactions, collaborations, and sharing resources and knowledge.
• Community – We strive to cultivate a community where everyone feels welcome and supported in the work they do.
• Enthusiasm – We share a collective enthusiasm for the science of plant pathology.

Unacceptable Behavior

Resources to Learn More About Unacceptable Behavior

• Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation – UW Regents Policy on Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
• Hostile and Intimidating Behavior – UW Madison Policy on Hostile and Intimidating Behavior
• Academic Misconduct – UW Madison Policy on Academic Misconduct
• Research Misconduct – UW Madison Policy on Misconduct in Scholarly Research
• Sexual Harassment – UW Madison Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

Campus Resources and Additional Links

Campus Resources

For Everyone

• Office of Compliance: promotes compliance with University laws, regulations, and policies including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy, Title IX, public records, and discrimination. An Equal Opportunity Complaint can be filed with the Office of Compliance to address discrimination. 
• Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program (formerly called the Title IX Program): investigates issues of sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and discrimination on the basis of sex. Reports of these instances can be made directly to the Title IX office. 

For Employees

• Ombuds Office: provides confidential guidance for employees (graduate students, post-docs, faculty, staff) regarding workplace concerns, and can assist in mediating resolution processes. 
• Office of Workforce Relations: addresses conflict resolution and grievances for employment issues. If a supervisor has broken a policy specific to the terms of employment, employees can contact the Office of Workforce Relations for assistance. Instances of sexual harassment can also be reported here.
• Office of Employee Assistance: provides solutions to personal challenges for employees, including life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges. Offers free counseling and consultation to faculty, staff, graduate student employees, significant others, and family members.

For Student Employees

• TAA Labor Union: labor union representing and protecting graduate students. TAA can provide confidential support to students to discuss options for employment concerns including hostile and intimidating behavior. 

For Students

• Graduate School Grievances & Appeals: this process can be used by graduate students to address unfair treatment by faculty, staff, or other students.
• Mental health resources: University Health Services provides many resources for mental health, including a 24 hour crisis line, free counseling, survivor services, and more.
• Office of Student Assistance and Support: provides support for students and connects them with appropriate resources on campus. Students can report instances of hate, bias, sexual harassment and other concerns to this office.

Disability Resources

• ADA Coordinator: responsible for campus-wide compliance with ADA, appeals can be filed with the ADA Coordinator.
• Divisional Disability Representative: receives accommodation requests from employees to assist in responding to disability matters and complying with ADA
• McBurney Disability Resource Center: works to design accessible environments and provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Additional Links

• Faculty Policies and Procedures
• Graduate School 
• Graduate School Academic Policies and Procedures