TERMS & CONDITIONS The physical and emotional safety and well- being of participants at Grandparents University (GPU) are high priorities for the Grandparents University Committee and Michigan State University. The GPU conduct and safety policies and procedures meet or exceed MSU's requirements regarding all programs involving minors. Visit go.msu.edu/MSUYouthPrograms for additional information on MSU's youth program requirements. Health and Medical Emergenices GPU maintains a list of urgent care facilities and emergency room facilities should you or your child/ grandchild require medical care during the program. While we cannot prevent all pathogens that may be shared in our environments, we ask that you do the best you can to protect yourself and to be considerate of others. Be diligent about good handwashing hygiene. Research shows that good handwashing is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infectious disease. If There is a Medical Emergency • Call 911. • Let a staff member know there is a problem. If you get sick or hurt during GPU, you or someone with you should contact GPU General Headquarters. The child's parent or guardian will be contacted using the contact information on your Medical Treatment Authorization form. In the case of a night-time emergency, contact the Akers West night staff. They will put you in touch with the GPU program director. Emergency Contact Information If an emergency arises at home and your family cannot reach you via your cell phone, Grandparents University General Headquarters can be contacted, and a message will be relayed to the participant. The participant can use a phone designated by the program staff to return the call if needed. Participant Cell Phones If you bring a cell phone to this program, please turn it off during session times so that you can participate fully and not disrupt the other participants. Please tell your family and friends to limit their calls and texts to you during the
event so that you can make the most of your experience.
orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status or other protected category under the University’s Anti- Discrimination Policy. • Remember that you are responsible for your own belongings. Leave your valuables (such as expensive clothing, jewelry and electronic devices) at home. We recommend labeling your belongings with your name. If you lose anything, check with the West Akers Information Desk. MSU and Grandparents University are not responsible for any lost or missing items. You will be charged a fee if you lose your room key or conference card. • You must keep your assigned room once assignments have been made and keys and conference cards issued. • Abstain from inappropriate sexual behavior including sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or intimate physical/sexual contact. • Do not use cameras or other digital recording devices in locker rooms, restrooms, showers, or other areas where privacy is expected. • Do not leave the program grounds except for field trips arranged as part of the program under the supervision of event staff. • Do not gamble for money or for any other items or behaviors. • Refrain from yelling out of windows, removing window screens and leaning out of windows or sitting on window ledges. Close your blinds when dressing and after dark. • Refrain from running in residence halls and classroom hallways. • Use roller skates, in-line skates (such as rollerblades) and scooters ONLY on sidewalks. Users of these devices may not use bike paths, parking ramps, buildings, gardens or any other posted area, or go on any roadway except while crossing a street within a crosswalk. Hoverboards are not allowed. • Water bottles may not be filled in the dining halls. • No theft of property, regardless of owner, will be tolerated. • Dress appropriately for the program schedule. • Unacceptable attire includes clothing that: • Exposes undergarments or
tight shirts, tube tops, short-shorts, excessively baggy or extreme low- rise pants). Swimsuits may only be worn for swimming and not as regular clothing. If wearing your swimsuit to and from the pool, please use an over- garment or cover-up. • Conveys a violent or obscene message or image. • Promotes use of an illegal substance. • Always wear shirts and shoes in eating areas. Participants who violate program rules, cause disruption, or otherwise engage in misconduct are subject to discipline or dismissal from the program. Parents or guardians will be contacted if such circumstances arise. Contact will be made either by the participants—while under the supervision of the event program staff —or directly by the program staff. Parents or guardians will be informed of what has happened and what the follow-up action will be. The possible consequences depend on the facts and circumstances of the underlying misconduct and may include: • WARNING: The participant is given a second chance, with a clear understanding of the behavior expected. • Immediate dismissal from the event. • Prohibition from participating in other MSU programs. • Referral to the appropriate law enforcement authority. Violation of Rules Youth Participants A participant who is dismissed early from Grandparents University is expected to leave immediately and will incur any related expenses. Adult Participants Disciplinary action can range from a discussion and verbal warning to immediate dismissal from the event. If inappropriate behavior continues after behavior expectations have been reviewed with the adult participant and a warning has been issued, the adult will be asked to leave the event immediately at his or her own expense and arrangement. The offending adult may also be prohibited from being involved with other MSU programs. If a law violation is involved, the adult will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement authority.
Grandparents University Code of Conduct Participation in Grandparents University is subject to the observance of the program rules. Any participant who knowingly violates this code of conduct is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the activity he or she is participating in (at his or her own expense). Determination of disciplinary action shall be done with input from the volunteers and staff overseeing the program or activity. Final decisions about discipline will be made by the Grandparents University Committee. Additional information related to Grandparents University conduct expectations and safety is available at alumni.msu.edu/grandparents in the FAQ section. Grandparents University Participants Will: • Show respect for, and cooperate with, fellow participants, volunteers, and staff. • Follow both MSU and Grandparents University policies and procedures when participating in any Grandparents University sponsored event. • Under no circumstances commit or threaten violence toward any individual, group, or the program. • Under no circumstances possess, sell or consume alcohol, tobacco or any controlled substances at Michigan State University or Grandparents University. • Under no circumstances attend or participate in a Grandparents University activity or event under the infl uence of alcohol and/or controlled substances (including tobacco, electronic cigarettes etc.). • Under no circumstances bring dangerous or unauthorized materials (such as fi reworks, explosives, weapons, or similar items) to a Grandparents University activity or event. • Abstain from hazing, harassment or bullying of another participant, volunteer or staff member (either in face-to-face interactions, through social media or other communication venues), particularly when the behavior is based on a person’s appearance, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual
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