1.4: Statements
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All members of this course will foster an environment or listening and considering new ideas from a diverse group, with respect for all participants without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, political orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other aspect of how we identify ourselves other than as fellow scientists.
There is zero tolerance in this course for any form of harassment or hate speech, during class meetings or outside of scheduled class time, which could include verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of interfering with anyone else’s participation or performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; any such harassment will result in dismissal from the course and will be reported to the college.
"Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values."