UCR and the Society for Political Methodology are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and SPM actively works to increase the diversity of our subfield through mentoring and support for scholars from under-represented groups.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee:

Melissa Rogers (chair), Kirk Bansak, Cassy Dorff, Ted Enamorado, Adeline Lo, Tara Slough, Molly Offer-Westort, Clay Webb, and Leah Windsor 

Code of Conduct

As with all SPM-sponsored activities, we aim for the conference to be free of harassment, including but not limited to harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, color, physical appearance, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. Harassment includes, among other actions, degrading verbal comments, discriminatory jokes, and language, deliberate intimidation, stalking, harassing photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. 

The Society requires that all participants acknowledge and follow the Code of Conduct at SPM Events to ensure a harassment-free environment at the meeting. Read the Code of Conduct on the SPM's website

Anyone who experiences harassment or hostile behavior should contact the SPM's Climate Liaison Kevin Esterling (kevin.esterling@ucr.edu)