Values:

• The LAEA values inclusiveness both in terms of the linguistics profession, and also in terms of the various sub-specialties and research disciplines that contribute to the vibrancy of linguistic scholarship.

• The LAEA values democratic governance and decision-making by, and on behalf of, its members, informed by objective data and available evidence.

• The LAEA values the use of current approaches and technologies to serve the emerging needs of the linguistic community and the broader public.

• The LAEA values ethical conduct in the pursuit of linguistic scholarship.

• The LAEA values peer-review for determining the best linguistics scholarship to publish and present in a variety of contexts.

• The LAEA values regionwide linguistic diversity and supports the documentation, preservation and revitalization of languages within the region.