THE UH HONORS DEBATE WORKSHOP STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY
The workshop should be a positive learning experience for all participants. Our aim
is to provide an advanced academic program for mature high school students. All participants
agree to respect the rights and feelings of other workshop students and staff. These
rules do not pretend to be all-inclusive. It goes without saying that the workshop
is not a “sanctuary” for conduct that violates state and/or federal law.
1. Attendance at all classes and organized functions is required. Absence from the
campus for periods that include classes or functions must be approved by parents and
workshop administration in advance.
2. Students agree to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to living in
UH dormitory housing. They must be in their assigned dormitory by 10 p.m., unless
the hours have been specifically extended for a given night. The doors will be locked
from 10 p.m. until the next morning. Absence from the residence hall during these
times is not permitted without express written, parental consent approved by the Residence
Director.
3. Students agree to refrain from overt public displays of affection for the entirety
of the workshop. This includes sitting on laps, groping, cuddling, lengthy kissing
or hugging, etc. At no time are students allowed to leave areas for “privacy.” Permitted
affection includes holding hands, or a quick kiss and hug – less than 2 seconds.
4. Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for an educational setting
in the academic building, as well as the dormitory common areas. Clothing will be
deemed inappropriate if it is disturbing to other student/faculty or in any way interferes
with the educational process. This includes, but is not limited to, bare midriffs,
short shorts, exposed undergarments, low slung trousers or other clothing which is
offensive and/or violates acceptable standards of dress. Students are prohibited
from wearing clothing and accessories that: have slogans, comments or designs that
are obscene, lewd or vulgar; advertise alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or illegal
drugs; are directed against or intended to demean individuals based on sex, gender,
sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, etc.
Students wearing clothing deemed inappropriate will be asked to change.
5. Alcoholic beverages and narcotics or other controlled substances are not permitted
except with valid prescriptions that have been noted on the accompanying prescription
drug form. Students found to have bought, consumed, used, or possessed such items
or who are found in possession thereof will be immediately dismissed from the program.
Possession is defined as anyone who has actual physical contact of any kind with these
substances OR if found to be knowledgeable of the possession of these substances by
others does not immediately remove himself or herself from the situation and inform
a staff member. The UH Honors Debate Workshop maintains a zero-tolerance policy in regards to illicit
substances.
6. The possession or use of firearms, ammunition, BB guns, air rifles, firecrackers,
explosives, sling-shots, knives (including pocket knives), or other weapons for any
description, for any purpose is prohibited. Any violation of this rule will result
in immediate dismissal from the workshop.
7. Students may not operate motor vehicles except to arrive at and depart from the
workshop. Residents who drove themselves to the workshop with their own car, shall
turn tbeir keys into the Resident Director to hang onto until departure. Under no
circumstances may a student get into or on a moving vehicle, unless (a) the ride is
part of an official, organized workshop group activity, or (b) the student has written
parental permission approved by the residence hall administrator.
8. Students agree to remain on campus at all times. There are two exceptions to the
geographical limits. (A) The student has written parental permission approved by the
residence hall administrator to travel off campus. (B) On days when students are expressly
allowed to venture off campus, they must comply with regulations regarding signing-out,
checking-in with staff, and leaving contact information.