GEAR up SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Student Handbook
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GEAR UP SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Student Handbook Northern Arizona University and Arizona GEAR UP are proud and delighted that you are participating in the GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy (GUSLA). The goal of the GUSLA is to motivate students to succeed academically and to enhance students’ communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. GUSLA strives to help students create a vision for a positive future in which they see themselves as leaders in high school and as future college students. GUSLA 2017 includes opportunities for: You will participate in activities that will enhance your goal-setting skills, communication, and positive decision-making. You will learn about leadership, and you will have the opportunity to build a positive, future-oriented view for yourself. You will participate in a service project on campus You will participate in activities that will foster personal growth through social interactions. This program will be a tremendous learning opportunity for you. You will learn a lot, make new friends, and address new challenges. To make the GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy the best experience possible, you will need to read and follow this student handbook. Remember that GUSLA program staff are here to help you do your best, so have fun! 1 | P a g e RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Program Participation: You are among a select group of students who will be participating GUSLA. Considerable time and effort has been put forth to make this program a success for you. You are expected to be on time and attend all GUSLA and program activities. If you fail to attend any activities without sufficient reason, (Program Administrators will determine if you have sufficient reason) this may result in dismissal from GUSLA. 2. Leaving Campus: All GUSLA participants will live in a campus Residential Hall and may not leave campus unless participating in a scheduled program activity. 3. Residential Hall: When you leave the Residential Hall, you are required to travel only with other GUSLA staff or program participants. Do not go anywhere alone on campus. 4. Transportation: GUSLA participants may not travel in a personal car while attending the program. Transportation will be provided by NAU for all program activities. 5. NAU Health Center: The NAU Health Center Summer hours are 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are feeling ill or something has occurred medically, you should contact your GUSLA Team Leader, who will then determine how to best help you. In the event of any emergency, parents/guardians will be contacted as well. The Medical Release Form and Health Center Form will allow the GUSLA staff to act on behalf of the parent/guardian in the event of a medical situation. 6. Clothing: All program participants should wear appropriate clothing to program activities, classes, in the Residential Hall and in the dining hall (please see Behavior Expectations for details). 7. Residential Hall Room: It is suggested that you lock your Residential Hall room, and carry your Residential Hall key at all times. Any lost keys will cost the participant $25 to replace. Please keep your room neat and clean. You will be responsible for any damage to your Residential Hall room, the lobby, or any NAU classroom during your stay. Please be careful and behave responsibly while participating in the program. 8. Curfew: You must be in the Residential Hall by the time assigned, and your lights must be out by 10:30 p.m.. Room checks will take place periodically. No boys will be allowed on the girls Residential Hall level, and no girls will be allowed on the boys Residential Hall level at any time. 9. Alcohol or Drugs or Acts of Violence: Possession of alcohol or drugs or any act of violence will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from GUSLA. Legal action will be taken when appropriate. 10. Medication: All prescription medication, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs, must be provided to the Program Administrators for dispensing at the appropriate time. 11. Behavior: In the case of severe or recurrent behavior problems, parents will be contacted by phone and students will be sent home at parent/guardian expense. 12. Smoking: Smoking is illegal for participants and will not be tolerated. 13. Cell phones: Phone calls, texting or accessing the internet with your cell phone is not permitted during class or activity time. If cell phone use occurs during this time, the student’s phone may be confiscated by staff and returned upon departure. Students may use the camera feature of their phone during class or activities when approved by activity facilitators. Cell phones may be used in the residential halls and during ‘free time’. Students are encouraged to leave their cell phones in their residential hall rooms, to prevent loss or damage. Damage or loss of cell phones is the responsibility of the student. Taking inappropriate photographs and texting them will lead to immediate expulsion from GUSLA. 14. Lost, Stolen or Damaged Items: Students must take precautions to care for their personal items. Any lost, stolen or damaged items are not the responsibility of GUSLA. Please understand that violation of just one of the above rules could result in dismissal from GUSLA and, if the law is broken, could result in arrest. If you have any questions, contact the the GUSLA Director. Special arrangements will be made only in special situations. 2 | P a g e Dining You will be provided three meals a day during the program. A meal card will be issued to you and identify you as a member of the GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy. You should carry your meal card at all times. This will enable you to get your meals in the cafeteria and to participate in many other activities on the NAU campus. The NAU Dining Facility offers a huge buffet complete with entrees, vegetarian selections, a soup and salad bar, deli choices, bakery items, beverages and daily specials. If you're hungry, you won't be for long! Dining Schedule Breakfast: 7:00am – 7:45am Lunch: 11:30am – 12:15pm Dinner: 5:00pm – 5:45pm Lost Dining Card If you lose your meal card during the program, contact the Team Leaders (TLs) to find out how to get another card. 3 | P a g e Behavior Expectations Dress Code Appropriate dress and grooming are the responsibility of each student. Some choices for dress/grooming may be inappropriate and interfere with the learning process. GUSLA staff may, at their discretion, direct students to change to a more appropriate style of dress or grooming. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR: Half tops that do not cover the midsection. Styles that expose undergarments or the belly button. See-through or fishnet shirts without a top underneath. Half (muscle) shirts or strapless tops. Items that identify or signify a gang. Short shorts, stretch or bicycle shorts. Hairnets and bandanas. Clothing that advertises sex, profanity, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or illegal activities. Hats and sunglasses may be worn outside only. Inappropriate Language & Gestures Students must use appropriate language during the program. Students using profane, obscene, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language will be disciplined. If inappropriate language is directed at other students, program personnel, or visitors, the result will be expulsion from the program. Students who use gang signs or who threaten the safety of other students will be asked to leave the program. 4 | P a g e Code of Conduct Individual responsibility and student empowerment is important. Program expectations and rules are clear. All students are expected to practice self-discipline and to use common sense. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of teachers, counselors, students and all others who are involved in the program. No student has the right to interfere with the education of other students. In order to create and sustain a community built on respect, responsibility, and trust, students must agree to: Uphold academic and personal integrity Respect the ideas and property of others Strive to do their best Tolerate and respect individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and national origins Behave in a friendly, cooperative, and responsible manner toward all persons in the NAU -GUSLA community and in the larger campus and local communities Attend all class sessions, meals, activities, and meetings 5 | P a g e Facility Rules During GUSLA we will be using facilities across campus. Since we will be sharing these buildings with other University programs, all GUSLA participants need to be considerate. We expect you, the student, to be on your best behavior. Facilities: As a visitor to the NAU campus, you are responsible for assisting the program staff in providing a positive learning environment and keeping facilities we use clean. Equipment and Furniture: Some of the facilities have special equipment that should not be disturbed. Furniture and equipment should not be damaged in any way. When furniture is moved, it should be moved back to its original position. Noise: Be mindful of the noise level, as we are sharing the University with many other programs and students. Breaks and Snacks: Vending machines are located in each building for your use during assigned breaks. Drinks with lids will be permitted in most facitities, but you are NOT allowed to bring food into the facilites. Please throw all trash away! Computer Lab Rules 1. No food or drinks in the lab. 2. Respect all computer equipment. 3. Act in a mature and responsible manner in the lab at all times. 4. Be courteous to other students. 6 | P a g e General GUSLA Schedule 6:00am………………….….