Everyone is expected to treat data confidentially, as described in
the Confidentiality section of
the Lab Manual.
3 Professionalism
Everyone is expected to act professionally. This is especially
critical when participants are in the lab. When a participant is in the
lab, they should not be able to hear anyone in either the observation
room or the lab offices. In longitudinal research, each visit is
exponentially more important than the last. Treating participants like
royalty is not only the right thing to do, but significantly increases
the likelihood of retention.
4 Communication
Everyone is expected to communicate regularly with the team, using
the appropriate methods of communication, as described in the Lab Communication section of the
Lab Manual.
5 Interactions with
Others
We succeed (and fail) as a team. All lab members are expected to
respect each other. This includes treating others with kindness and
compassion, addressing others respectfully (including using appropriate
titles, and people’s preferred pronouns), listening when others speak,
and allowing others to share their perspectives. This lab has a
zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind.
Statements and behaviors that are demeaning or aggressive will not be
tolerated. Likewise, lab members are also expected to respect colleagues
in the Department and the University, and our participants.
If another member of the lab is not complying with these policies,
please first attempt to speak to the person directly. The APA Code of Ethics (archived
at https://perma.cc/359S-V6Z2) advises that this is a first
step toward resolution. If that is not possible, appropriate, or proves
ineffective (i.e., does not change behavior), please speak to Lab
Coordinator or Dr. Petersen about the problem immediately.
6 Lab Publications and
Presentations
Whenever you have a lab-related submission accepted for presentation
or publication, please send the full APA-style reference to
Dr. Petersen. We have a repository of lab publications on the lab drive
so they can be helpful to the team:
\\lc-rs-store24.hpc.uiowa.edu\lss_itpetersen\Lab\Publications\
Please upload the PDF of the poster, abstract, and/or paper to the
lab repository.
Conference abstracts (including for posters and presentations):
please add the PDF of the abstract (including title, author list,
abstract, and any tables or figures) to the following location:
\\lc-rs-store24.hpc.uiowa.edu\lss_itpetersen\Lab\Publications\Conference Abstracts\
Conference posters: please add the PDF of the poster to the
following location:
\\lc-rs-store24.hpc.uiowa.edu\lss_itpetersen\Lab\Publications\Posters\
Conference presentations: please add the PDF of the presentation to
the following location:
\\lc-rs-store24.hpc.uiowa.edu\lss_itpetersen\Lab\Publications\Presentations\
Journal articles: please add the PDF of the paper to the following
location:
\\lc-rs-store24.hpc.uiowa.edu\lss_itpetersen\Lab\Publications\Papers\
7 Dress Code
While in lab and on days when you do not have lab-related
meetings outside of the Department:
Everyone is expected to follow a “casual professional” (i.e.,
“business casual”) dress code while in lab. Jeans and denim capris are
acceptable when in lab, as long as they are not ripped or frayed.
T-shirts without inappropriate graphics, text, cut-outs, etc. are
acceptable. Leggings are permitted if they are worn as tights (i.e.,
under a skirt, dress, shorts, or long shirt that fully covers the
bottom). Shorts are permitted if they are twill or chino material and
reach at least to your mid-thigh (Bermuda-length shorts,
however, are more appropriate). The following are NOT allowed:
short-shorts, low-cut shirts, visible undergarments (including bralettes
and sports bras), or workout/gym clothes (e.g., sweatpants, yoga pants).
For guidance on shorts guidelines, see the DevPsy
Lab Summerwear Guide (below).
You are expected to dress more nicely on days that you have meetings
outside of the department (such as with community partners). On these
days, you should wear a nice pair of pants/dress/skirt and shirt; you
should not wear jeans or shorts.
7.1 DevPsy Lab Summerwear
Guide
Shorts are allowed if they are twill or chino material and reach at
least to your mid-thigh (Bermuda-length shorts, however, are more
appropriate). This also applies to dresses and skirts—they must reach at
least your mid-thigh, and are not advised for LV1 Es on visit days.
Denim jeans and capris are always allowed, as long as they are not
ripped or frayed. T-shirts are allowed, as long as they: do not have any
inappropriate graphics or text, revealing cutouts or designs, or are
cropped in length. Please note, though, that your outfit cannot reveal
any undergarments (including lace bralettes or sports bras).
PRO TIPS FOR SHORTS IN A PROFESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
GO FOR LENGTH
Choose a hem that is appropriate for your unspoken office dress code—
mid-thigh to Bermuda length are your best bet.
THE PERFECT STYLE
Opt for a flowy fit with a simple graphic print. While we know cut-offs
and tight spandex styles are fun, these should be saved for after-work
wear. A sophisticated fabric, such as chino shorts, will help keep your
ensemble fresh and professional.
The cardinal rule: Stay away from cutoffs, which are almost
universally considered too casual for any workplace, and opt instead for
a tailored pair of Bermuda-length shorts, which offer conservative
hemlines and an overall more polished look.
While temperatures are warm outside, you might be tempted to dress
down at the office and reveal more skin than you should. But Clinton
Kelly, co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear” reality series, says, “Resist
the temptation.”
“When it comes to your career, the image you’re projecting at work
makes a difference in how far you’re going to get in the company,” he
says. “Don’t use excuses like, ‘It’s hot outside,’ to not dress
appropriately.”
If we become aware of violations of our values, policies, or
expectations, Dr. Petersen and/or the Lab Coordinator will discuss the
matter with the person directly and in close temporal proximity to being
made aware of the situation. We will first attempt to understand the
situation, including both the behaviors and the antecedents. We will
also try to clarify expectations and provide constructive feedback
around the specific task, behavior, interpersonal interaction, or
scenario. Discussion will center on prevention of such behaviors in the
future. The consequences will vary based on the specific behavior, and
may include consequences such as: meeting individually with Dr. Petersen
and/or the Lab Coordinator and possibly other departmental leadership,
making repairs with the other party, development of a plan to monitor
and correct the behavior so it does not recur, dismissal from the lab,
and dismissal from the program.
