The NAPS Policy on Diversity and Inclusion:
“The North American Patristics Society is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in its membership as well as in the methods and topics of its members’ scholarly pursuits. It is our policy to welcome, mentor, and include all qualified scholars in the field without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, perceived or actual health status, marital or family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, criminal record, and all characteristics protected under applicable federal and/or state law. We recognize that our society and our scholarship are strengthened through diversity and inclusion, and we intend for our governance, our policies, the use of our resources, and our programming to reflect our commitment to both.”
(adopted at the 2017 NAPS General Business Meeting held on May 26, 2017 in Chicago, IL)
The NAPS Policy on Sexual Harassment:
“The North American Patristics Society seeks to promote healthy and professional relationships between its members. As a society, we will not tolerate sexual harassment of any kind. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome interactions (verbal, physical, written, electronic) of a sexual nature. Such unwelcome sexual conduct may include, but is not limited to:
- jokes, flirtation, or innuendos of a sexual nature
- sharing of images or objects of a sexual nature
- solicitation of sexual favors in exchange for career advancement
- commentary on an individual’s clothing choices
Such behavior often exploits unequal power relations between members. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment, both inside and outside of conference settings, that demeans our society and especially our most vulnerable members.”
(adopted at the 2017 NAPS General Business Meeting held on May 26, 2017 in Chicago, IL)