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CODE OF CONDUCT

The organizers of the University of Toronto Fall School on Agentic AI in Science are committed to ensuring that all members of our community are aware of and adhere to University of Toronto policies. This includes making its science, training, and public outreach activities—including tutorials, the team hackathon, and social programming at Blue Mountain Resort—productive and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, religion, or any of the prohibited grounds as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code.³ In so doing, the Fall School on Agentic AI in Science aspires to be an equitable and inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all members of our community are treated with dignity and respect.^4,5,6,7

The University of Toronto expects all scientists, students, and staff who are members, associates, or visitors in all their professional conduct to encourage behaviour, language, and attitudes which will create a favourable environment, free of discriminatory actions, stereotyping, and harassment.^4,5,6 We expect the same of participants, instructors, and organizers in University of Toronto training programs, Fall Schools, workshops, conferences, and all other events or activities sponsored or organized by the University of Toronto.

All members of our community are expected to follow these guidelines:

1. Behave in a professional manner as outlined in the University's Guideline on Civil Conduct.⁴ This includes:
   • Treating others with dignity, courtesy, respect, politeness, and consideration.
   • Being respectful of others' right to express their views, even if you disagree.¹
   • Managing conflict with others in a respectful way rather than in a confrontational way.
   • Making decisions concerning the use of alcohol that are responsible, legal, and in compliance with any obligations arising from the individual's relationship with the University.⁹
2. All communication, whether it be in person or electronically, should be kept appropriate and respectful for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds and identities.^4,5,6,7,8
3. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down peers, colleagues, or attendees.⁴

The Fall School organizers will not condone unprofessional behaviour that violates any of the University's Policies, such as:

• Profanity, abuse, shouting, aggression, violent language, or inappropriate physical contact directed at an individual or individuals.^4,6
• Humiliating, degrading, demeaning, belittling, insulting, frightening, harassing, or intimidating another person.^4,5
• Making sexist, racist, or exclusionary comments or jokes.^5,6,7
• Using sexual or sexist language or imagery.^5,6
• Use of alcohol that is irresponsible, illegal, or breaches other obligations that the individual has to the University.⁹

The Fall School organizers wish to maintain a collegial environment in which all members of our community behave in a respectful and courteous manner as prescribed by the University's Policies. All individuals are expected to respect the values outlined in this Statement regardless of the influence presented by alcohol and/or drug use. Those engaging in inappropriate behaviour may be asked to leave events by relevant event organizers (without refund of any registration or admission fee). Additional measures (e.g. discipline, termination of contractual relationship) may be taken, depending upon the individual's relationship with the University.

Reporting Concerns

Individuals who are concerned that there has been a breach of any policy or guideline referred to in this Code of Conduct should raise their concern in accordance with the process set out in the applicable policy/guideline. Further, or in situations where there is no process set out in a policy/guideline, concerned individuals may contact the Fall School organizers at contact@ai-for-science.org, the appropriate HR Divisional Office, or an appropriate University of Toronto Equity Office:

University of Toronto Equity Offices:

• Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity website
• Sexual and Gender Diversity Office website
• Community Safety website
• Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment website

In case of emergency, please contact Campus Police:

• St. George: (416) 978-2222
• UTM: (905) 569-4333
• UTSC: (416) 287-7333