Event Code of Conduct

We at the Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) work to create a culture that is committed to belonging, whether the event is in-person or virtual, and including events sponsored by outside organizations in conjunction with IUAA. As such, all participants, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, staff, service providers, and all others, are expected to abide by this Event Code of Conduct.

IUAA does not tolerate bullying, harassment, or intimidation in any form. Expected conduct and consequences for unacceptable conduct are outlined as follows.

Expected Conduct

  • Be considerate and accountable for your own actions.
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, intimidating, and harassing behavior, materials or speech.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants and respect the boundaries of other attendees.
  • Alert staff if you notice a potentially dangerous or harassing situation or someone in distress.

Unacceptable Conduct

Unacceptable conduct includes:

  • Any behavior and/or language which is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening to others, harassing, obscene bigoted or hateful. More specifically, such behavior includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments; yelling at or threatening participants; stalking or unwelcome following; sharing or distributing racially, sexually or otherwise offensive written, recorded or photographic materials; unwelcome physical or verbal contact or other similar actions as are determined to be unacceptable by the IU Alumni Association staff.
  • Disorderly conduct while being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Failure to comply with the rules of an event venue.

Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct

Unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated at IUAA events. If such conduct occurs, IUAA staff and volunteers will respond to stop these behaviors from continuing. Engaging in unacceptable conduct can result in the following consequences:

  • Immediate removal of participant from the event without warning or refund
  • Prohibiting attendance at any future event
  • No longer receiving event invitations or emails from IUAA
  • Reporting conduct to appropriate authorities

Reporting Unacceptable Conduct

Conduct in violation of this Code of Conduct should be promptly brought to the attention of IUAA staff at the event. If danger is present, remove yourself from danger and alert local authorities. If you would prefer, report an incident anonymously.