NATIONAL CAMP CONDUCT AGREEMENT

The objective of the Whitman College debate camp is to provide a safe environment for learning. To that end, we expect students to agree to the following standards of personal behavior. Students who violate any of the following standards of conduct may have their parents contacted; participation in the institute terminated; or lesser penalties imposed as deemed appropriate by the Director of the camp.

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 Whitman College during lunch or dinner. If I wish to go off campus after dark or go further than 5 blocks away during lunch or dinner, I will speak with a staff member to get permission. Further, I understand that when I leave Whitman’s campus under any circumstance, Whitman’s liability is removed and I do so at my own risk.

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 __________________________________________________________ Date ______________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________