Respectful Workplace
It is every individual's responsibility to create and maintain a pleasant, respectful environment. Keeping the following guidelines in mind will go a long way in accomplishing this objective:
- Treat everyone from all levels, staff, administration, students, faculty and visitors, with respect.
- Speak without judging, blaming or demeaning.
- Listen with an open mind.
- Avoid gossip, name-calling and offensive humor.
- Recognize the benefits and value of a diverse workforce and student body.
- Don't attempt to impose your values; whether political, religious or cultural; on others.
- Take responsibility for your own behavior.
- Remember that ultimately it is not laws, but individual attitudes and behaviors, which can eliminate discrimination, harassment and hostility from our worksites and classrooms.