Policy on a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment

The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas. AMATYC values diversity in its membership and leadership and believes that a welcoming and inclusive environment encourages input from individuals with a variety of backgrounds and results in a stronger, more relevant organization. It is the policy of the organization that all participants in AMATYC activities will enjoy an environment where their presence and contributions are met with unbiased and equitable consideration.

AMATYC is dedicated to the philosophy of equality of opportunity and treatment for all members, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, disabilities, veteran status, or any other reason not related to scientific merit. The professional behavior and communication of AMATYC members should reflect an environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive of others.

The legal definition of harassment is “unwanted, unwelcomed and uninvited behavior that demeans, threatens or offends the victim and results in a hostile environment for the victim. Harassing behavior may include, but is not limited to, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs and lewd propositions, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touching or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insults, such as derogatory posters or cartoons”. (Source: https://definitions.uslegal.com/h/harassment/, retrieved 8/20/2021) Harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of our organization.

This policy applies to all attendees including members, students, guests, staff, contractors and exhibitors, participants in professional sessions, tours, and social events of any AMATYC meeting or other activity. Participation in AMATYC activities indicates an agreement to behave in a manner consistent with these standards.

In the unfortunate event that an individual(s) experiences a possible violation of this policy, the incident should be reported to: amatyccares@amatyc.org, or the AMATYC leader of the individual’s choice.

Rev. 10/21