Leadership & Governance

Discrimination and Harassment

The American Society of Landscape Architects has zero tolerance for unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected classes.  There can be no place for such behavior in the landscape architecture profession or in ASLA.    

ASLA strives to promote respectful, safe, and non-judgmental environments that are free of retaliation against those who voice their concerns in good faith.  Accordingly, ASLA’s policies governing the conduct of its board and committee members, volunteer groups, staff, and membership provide for due diligence and prompt remedial action where necessary and appropriate to address issues that arise in a proportionate and effective manner.  ASLA’s Code of Professional Ethics also provides for sanctions that may include rescission of medals, honors, and awards, as well as expulsion from the Society.  

The intent of ASLA’s policies is to send a clear and powerful message to its governing bodies, committee members, volunteer groups, members, staff, and the public that the Society does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination or unlawful harassment.