Northeastern Illinois University

Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound

GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT

Northeastern Illinois University’s Educational Talent Search Program and Project Upward Bound define the following conduct as accepted and preferred practices for students and chaperones during any event sponsored or supervised by Educational Search Program or Project Upward Bound. Violations of the Code of Conduct will be deemed a threat to the general welfare of that event. Participants who do not comply with the Code of Conduct will be excluded from the event and potentially, from future events as well. Moreover, persons who engage in behavior that is illegal will be handed over to law enforcement personnel.

SECTION 1: GENERAL GUIDELINES

1.00 Students will neither engage in, nor aid, or entice another into any disorderly conduct or breach of the peace on any Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound or host facility owned or controlled facility or vehicle, or at any Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound or host facility sponsored or supervised activity.

1.01 Students will not physically or verbally assault, directly or implicitly, any other participant, Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound staff, or host facility personnel or guest. Doing so at any time will result in the exclusion of that person from the activity. Students also acknowledge that assault (physical or verbal) is a violation of applicable federal, state and local laws.

1.02 Students will comply with the directions of the Senior Staff and host facility personnel acting in reasonable performance of their duties, and will provide personal identification (name, etc.) upon request.

1.03 Students will neither cause nor assist in the coercion, physical abuse or detention of any person at or on any Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound or host facility owned or controlled property or vehicle, or at any Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound or host facility sponsored or supervised function. Any behavior that endangers anyone’s health or safety is also prohibited and may be a violation of applicable federal, state and local laws.

1.04 Students will not be involved with theft or damage to property owned or controlled by Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound, the host facility, or members and guests of Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound or the host facility. Students acknowledge that doing so is a violation of applicable federal, state and local laws.

1.05 Students will neither possess nor use or distribute controlled substances.

1.06 Students will neither possess nor use or distribute alcoholic beverages.

1.07 Students will neither possess nor use or distribute narcotics or other illegal drugs while partaking in this event, and acknowledge that doing so is a violation of applicable federal, state and local laws.

1.08 Students will neither possess nor use or distribute cigarettes, cigars or pipes.

1.09 Students will neither possess nor use dangerous, disruptive or illegal instruments or objects while partaking in this event.

1.10 Students are required to wear attire that is appropriate for this activity. Clothes that contain inappropriate, obscene, or profane words and illustrations are prohibited. Gang-related clothing (hats, colors, insignia, etc.) is also prohibited. Students wearing or displaying inappropriate clothing or accessories will be excluded from this event.

1.11 Young Men may wear dress or casual pants and shirts, sweaters, etc. Belts or suspenders must be worn at all times so pants do not sag below the waistline. Only proper swimming trunks will be permitted in the pool and pool area. Short pants are not substitutes for swimming trunks.

1.12 Young Women may wear dress or casual skirts, dresses or pants and blouses, sweaters, etc. Belts or suspenders must be worn at all times so pants do not sag below the waistline. Attire that is excessively revealing (e.g., miniskirts, tube tops, tank tops, etc.) is inappropriate and may not be worn. Swimsuits must be one piece.

1.13 Students will respect themselves, each other, all program staff members, and the staff members of all facilities and vehicles used by Educational Talent Search Program and Project Upward Bound in conjunction with this event. To that end, profanity and obscene gestures may not be used at any time.

1.14 Students may not leave the group without permission or alone, and are required to limit themselves to items on the itinerary. Unscheduled stops are not permitted.

1.15 Students may not bring their children on this trip.

SECTION 2: BUSGUIDELINES

2.00 Everyone is required to follow the directions of the bus driver as they are for our safety.

2.01 All passengers are required to retain their assigned seats throughout the trip, and remain seated while the bus is in motion.

2.02 Female and male students may not sit together.

2.03 Students may listen to music on the bus, but headphones must be worn at all times so as not to disturb others. Music that contains profane, sexually explicit, or otherwise offensive lyrics is prohibited. If you are in doubt about the appropriateness of a tape or CD, please ask a member of the Senior Staff before playing it. Such material may be confiscated and not returned until the end of the trip.

2.04 Everyone is responsible for the cleanliness of her or his immediate area. The bus will be equipped with trash bags that must be used for your garbage.

2.05 Only water should be consumed on the motor coach as other beverages may stain the seats. Most foods are forbidden on the bus. Do not eat or drink anything unless permission is given by the bus driver.

2.06 Care must be exercised when using the overhead storage compartments. Do not slam the doors or force them shut. You and your parents/guardians will be financially responsible for any damage to the motor coach.

2.07 The motor coach restroom should only be used in extreme emergency situations. Because it is difficult to completely remove the smell, “solids” are particularly to be avoided. Whenever possible, use the restroom only at our stops. If you feel the onset of an emergency, notify a staff member immediately so the driver can stop the bus.

q Allow my child to use the university’s swimming pool and fitness center and accept the risks associated with her/his use of these facilities.

q Accept financial responsibility for any damage or losses caused by my child while a participant in this seminar.

q Disclose any medical condition my child has that may place my child or other event participants at risk, including medical conditions that may warrant my child’s omission from this activity, on the Student Emergency Medical Treatment Consent Form.

q Hold Northeastern Illinois University and its employees blameless for any loss of or damage to my child’s personal property, any injury to my child, and for the death of my child unless caused by the willful or negligent actions of an employee of Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound.

STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE

My signature below indicates that I have read and understand the Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT and agree to hold my child responsible for complying with these rules and for behaving in a responsible and respectful manner at all times during this activity.

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Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Student Name (Print)

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Parent/Guardian Signature Today’s Date

Northeastern Illinois University

Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound

STUDENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT CONSENT FORM

The purpose of this form is to enable students to receive emergency medical or dental treatment should they become ill or injured on this trip and under the authority of Educational Talent Search Program/Project Upward Bound and their parents or legal guardians cannot be reached. Please read the section that follows and print and sign your name on the appropriate lines below.

In the event reasonable attempts to contact_______________________________________________________ at

Parent/Guardian Name (Print)/Emergency Contact Person

__________________________ or ____________________________ and reasonable attempts have been made to

Parent/Guardian Telephone # Other Telephone #

contact ___________________________________________________ at _____________________________

Other Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Other Parent/Guardian Telephone #

have been unsuccessful, I give my consent for______________________________________________________

Student’s Name (Print)

to receive any treatment deemed necessary by a licensed medical doctor or dentist and the transfer of the student to a hospital in the area of this trip. This authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of at least two other licensed medical doctors or dentists, agreeing on the necessity for such surgery, are obtained prior to the performance of such surgery.

Please provide information concerning the student’s medical history and describe any physical impairments or conditions (including any allergies) requiring the use of medications and to which physicians should be alerted. Also, please list any medications currently used by the student that will be brought on the trip.

Medical Conditions

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Medication Dose/Frequency

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Please review the list of over the counter medications given below and check the ones that you permit your child to use during the trip. If a preferred medication is not listed, please write it on one of the blank lines.

___ Motrin ___ Tylenol

___ Advil ___ Tums

___ Rolaids ___ Mylanta

Other Medications (Describe)

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Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________________

Student Name (Printed) ____________________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________________________

Today’s Date __________________________________________________________