O'Brien Fellowship Code of Conduct
Participants in the O鈥橞rien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism must read and agree to the Code of Conduct, ensuring the program experience is meaningful and productive for all.
Appropriate behavior: We seek a collaborative and respectful environment free from discrimination, harassment, and abusive or demeaning conduct.
Violation of Code of Conduct: Any violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary actions in accordance with University policy, up to and including dismissal from the program. Any behavior deemed inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the program or 天美传媒 may result in discipline, up to and including removal from the O鈥橞rien Fellowship.
Discrimination and harassment: Program participants must agree to abide by 天美传媒's policies on non-discrimination and harassment.
Appropriate use of Email and Online Resources: Participants may use email, online messaging functions, and other online resources at 天美传媒 only to post, send and receive messages containing material that is appropriate.
天美传媒 email should not be used to, among other things, distribute or promote spam or unsolicited messages, harass or threaten others, post or distribute any inappropriate or obscene information; collect information about others, including phone numbers and email addresses for purposes unrelated to the program; or create a false identity or profile to mislead others.
Meeting places: To ensure the comfort and safety of student and Fellow participants, in-person meetings between students and Fellows must be held in public or workspaces, such as conference rooms, coffee shops, classrooms, and Fellows鈥� offices.
Transportation safety: Drivers of O鈥橞rien Fellows or students assume personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and their passengers. 天美传媒 bears no liability for use of personal vehicles or travel via other modes of transportation (e.g. train or plane).
Code of Conduct changes: 天美传媒 and the Diederich College of Communication may change its Code of Conduct for the O鈥橞rien Fellowship from time to time. The O鈥橞rien Fellowship program encourages participants to frequently check the O鈥橞rien website for any changes to its Code of Conduct.
Report violations: Please report any violations of the Code of Conduct to O鈥橞rien Fellowship Director Jeffery Gerritt at jeffery.gerritt@marquette.edu.
By participating in the O鈥橞rien Fellowship program, I acknowledge and agree to this Code of Conduct.