The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences expects its members to:

• Carry out responsibilities in a professional manner
• Share ideas honestly, giving credit for methods, ideas, or assistance obtained from others
• Refrain from knowingly acting in ways that jeopardize either their own or other’s professional welfare
• Refrain from knowingly making statements that are false, misleading, or deceptive
• Acknowledge the dignity, worth, and good intentions of all members
• Preserve confidential information
• Seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of work
• Continue professional development throughout their careers and provide opportunities for professional development of those under their supervision
• Assist colleagues in their professional development

Strive for the highest quality

• Perform services consistent with best practices and highest standards of quality
• Share information and best practices with colleagues for the benefit of each other and the School
• Strive to increase the competence and prestige of the School and its components
• Acknowledge and correct errors and learn from them

Work together constructively

• Treat associates with respect even when they disagree on theoretical, methodological, or personal approaches
• Refrain from passing on gossip
• Observe widely accepted email guidelines and etiquette
• Identify and work through disagreements constructively, seeking assistance when needed
• Seek out and understand other points of view
• Seek consensus whenever possible
• Support colleagues and co-workers in following this code