Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub – Code of Conduct



The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub (NEBDHub) is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment to everyone who works, studies, and interacts with the NEBDHub Community, including the COVID Information Commons (CIC),  National Student Data Corps (NSDC), and all NEBDHub programs.

The NEBDHub abides by Columbia University’s commitment to principles of equity and excellence. The NEBDHub promotes a safe environment, free from any type of discrimination or harassment. Participants in the NEBDHub community including event attendees, collaborators, and those who receive NEBDHub communications, are expected to adhere to the following principles :

  1. The NEBDHub is a diverse and inclusive community, including individuals from many cultural and professional backgrounds. Be respectful of every person regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or manner of articulation.
  2. We are proud to support a global community of learners, educators, and scientists. You must be thoughtful, patient, and respectful in your interactions with all members of the NEBDHub, CIC, or NSDC communities, including the  NEBDHub HQ staff. This includes written, verbal, virtual, in-person, and all forms of interaction or communication. 
  3. Do not use hateful language or participate, promote, or organize behaviors which constitute harassment of or harm towards others. We define harassment as: intimidation and targeting individuals in a manner that makes them feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or afraid.
  4. Do not use this platform to spread misinformation or disinformation. Do not spam or send repeat messages to harass Hub/CIC/NSDC community members, staff, or volunteers.
  5. Be respectful towards and patient with NEBDHub, CIC, and NSDC staff while attending community events (either in person or virtual), sending or receiving NEBDHub communications (either written or verbal), or participating in community programs. 

The NEBDHub encourages those who have experienced, witnessed, or become aware of conduct that violates this policy to come forward so that we can take appropriate steps to prevent such conduct from occurring in the future and to minimize its effects. To anonymously report an incident, please complete our online form.

We reserve the right to respond to violations of the NEBDHub Code of Conduct in the manner we deem appropriate.

Please email contact@nebigdatahub.org with any questions.


NEBDHub Slack Channels Code of Conduct

As you engage with peers on the NEBDHub’s Slack Channels (NSDC or CIC), please be mindful of Slack’s Code of Conduct. By engaging with our Slack Channels, you agree to abide by these rules. 

Please follow directions from channel moderators and NEBDHub Staff.

  1. For the purpose of clarity, please try to keep discussions on-topic in designated channels. 
  2. Channels should not be used to promote or sell commercial services. 
  3. Frequent spamming to channels or members with repeat posts is not allowed.
  4. To maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all participants, please use respectful language. 
  5. Be respectful of every person regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof) or manner of articulation. 
  6. Do not use hateful language or participate, promote, or organize behaviors which constitute harassment of or harm towards others. We define harassment as: intimidation and targeting individuals in a manner that makes them feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or afraid. 
  7. Do not use this platform to spread misinformation or disinformation. 
  8. Do not share content that violates anyone’s intellectual property or other rights.

The NEBDHub encourages those who have experienced, witnessed, or become aware of conduct that violates this policy to come forward so that we can take appropriate steps to prevent such conduct from occurring in the future and to minimize its effects. To anonymously report an incident, please complete our online form.

Violations of the Code of Conduct will be handled by the Staff of the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. We reserve the right to respond in the manner we deem appropriate. 

The Code of Conduct was last updated 2024.1.22