Instructor Conduct
SPIE Course Instructors are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism and to not discriminate or make discriminatory remarks based on gender, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and/or sexual orientation. It is SPIE's policy that all course attendees can expect an atmosphere that is free from harassment of any kind.
SPIE Anti-Harassment Policy
SPIE Code of Conduct
Commercialism
Promoting specific companies or products within SPIE courses is strictly forbidden. The courses are intended to be fully non-commercial in nature. Our official policy states:
No SPIE short course or workshop shall contain materials or verbal references that will have the effect of unfairly influencing the decision of an attendee to purchase a specific product.
It is permissible to mention either as part of the course in a manner that does not promote a particular company or product over others.
For technical content that is typically utilized via a proprietary product, such as lens design software, focus on the principles involved rather than explaining "how to use x product to accomplish y task."
Disclosure
SPIE requires that all course instructors disclose proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service or material discussed during the learning event. If you have such a proprietary interest, complete and return the Disclosure Form included with your instructor agreement.
