NATIONAL CAMP CONDUCT AGREEMENT
The objective of
the
1. I will respect the learning
environment by refraining from interrupting lectures, speaking loudly in the
library, being distractive during lab time, etc. I will respect others learning
in classrooms, living in residence halls, studying in the library, and working
in outdoor areas.
2. I will respect the library’s
staff, materials, and building. I will abide by the library rules of
circulation and conduct. I will not write in library materials.
3. I will treat computers with respect.
I will not move computers or any of their parts from their location.
4. I will research and debate in
an honest and ethical manner. I will not fabricate evidence, plagiarize the
work of others, nor purposefully tag evidence that dishonestly represents the
argument that the author presents.
5. I will respect and support
other students in the institute. I will not demean the efforts of others nor
interfere with the effective learning of other students.
6. I will be cooperative with
staff. I shall abide by staff requests to follow appropriate behavior necessary
to the safety and learning of the institute.
7. I will attend all lectures, lab
sessions, and practice debates. If I am ill, I will notify or have a friend
notify a staff member immediately.
8. I will refrain from harassing
other students and staff including unwanted touching, sexualized comments,
picking on people with demeaning comments, and derogatory references to a
student based on their race, religion, gender, etc.
HEALTH ISSUES
9. I will maintain my health
through good diet and rest, and I will notify the staff if I think I have a
health problem that could affect others.
10. I will conduct myself in a
safe and cautious manner in order to avoid accidents to others and myself.
11. I will refrain from
possessing, using, purchasing, or otherwise being involved in any way with alcohol
or illegal drugs or the misuse of chemical substances.
12. I will not smoke tobacco in
any building nor within 50 feet of any entrance to any building. Further, if I
am a smoker, I will not encourage nor share my tobacco with non-smoking
students.
LIVING ISSUES
13. I will remain on campus at
all times unless: a) I am taken by institute staff, b) I take a walk with at
least one other camp person within 5 blocks of
14. I will keep staff members and
other students notified of my whereabouts.
15. I will refrain from having
social visits in my room and instead use the lounges and public spaces in the
residence hall.
16. I will be in my room by
midnight each night of the camp. I will respect the wishes of my roommate to
have lights out at that time if he or she wishes. I will not leave my room
until 7:30am except to use the bathroom or for other physical necessity.
Students who wish to exercise or do other legitimate activities earlier in the
morning may do so in teams of two or more, after receiving the approval of Jim
Hanson or the Residence Hall manager.
17. I will respect fire codes for
the residence hall and will not set off false alarms.
18. I will respect the privacy
and property of others and not engage in theft or vandalism. I understand that
I will be responsible for the cost of any items that I damage.
19. I will be responsible for
cleaning my residence hall room upon departure and for making sure that I do
not leave items behind. I understand that I will be responsible for any needed
cleaning charges and mailing and handling fees.
I understand that staff
members have the right to ensure that I will adhere to these standards
including by excluding me from functions and/or requiring me to do cleaning
duty. Further, the director of the camp has the right to expel me from the camp
if he feels that my presence means that these learning, health, and living
issues cannot be assured.
Students and
Parents: Please read and discuss this set of standards. Please sign below to
witness your agreement to these standards.
Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian
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