Statement on Academic & Social Community Standards

Maintaining a Safe & Effective Learning Environment 

Instructors are responsible for maintaining a physically and mentally safe, non-threatening, and inclusive learning and working environment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in all aspects of the course (academic or not). We take our responsibility very seriously and we expect the highest level of respect for all individuals and property. The following strictly enforced standards are in place for the well-being and safety of the entire camp community. In general, most expectations related to group living could be replaced by BE RESPECTFUL, BE CONSIDERATE, BE COURTEOUS, and THINK.  

Open lines of communication 

Each person is primarily responsible for his or her own safe conduct, as well as contributing to the welfare of the entire group. In each field area, the leaders will brief the participants on the expected and potential hazardous situations and conditions. 

• If you are not comfortable participating in any of the particular activities for any reason, you are encouraged to notify Dr Karantanellis, or  other trip leader. There are no negative implications for this decision. 

• If you become uncomfortable with the actions or behavior of your fellow participants, please notify Dr. Karantanellis or other trip leader. Your concerns will be kept confidential and actions will be taken to remedy the situation. 

• If you become uncomfortable with the actions or behavior of one of the instructors, please contact one of the other instructors at the earliest convenient time. Your identity and your concerns will be kept confidential and actions will be taken to remedy the situation. 

Sexual Harassment 

Unwelcome sexual advances in any form (e.g., electronic communications, written, verbal, and/or physical) are not permitted. Any behavior that creates an offensive, hostile, intimidating, or abusive environment will not be tolerated and should be brought to the attention of an instructor. 

Alcohol & Drugs 

Alcohol and physical activity don't mix. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs severely interfere with our educational mission and pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of the camp community. Specific policies are as follows: 

1. Illegal drugs are prohibited.  

2. In situations where alcohol consumption is permitted, all state and local laws must be obeyed. Drinking by individuals under the age of 21 is strictly prohibited and a person is legally intoxicated with a blood alcohol content above 0.08 in most states. Intoxication is produced by three beers in average male (160 lbs) and two beers in an average female (120 lbs).  

3. All course vehicles (university or private) carrying course personnel must only be driven by a designated driver who has agreed to consume no alcohol.  

4. Drivers must not consume any alcohol for at least 8 hours before driving a vehicle. 

5. Drinking alcohol in vehicles and driving after drinking any amount of alcohol is prohibited.  

6. Moderation, total respect for others, and common sense is expected of those who drink alcohol. The drinking of alcohol should never be actively encouraged. Binge drinking, risky drinking, and drinking games are strictly forbidden.  

7. Kegs of beer, beer bongs, and alcoholic punches are not allowed at the course 

Student Bill of Rights 

All students have the right to: 

1. Personal privacy 

2. A clean living environment 

3. A learning environment free from undue interference (unreasonable noise and other distractions) 

4. Adequate sleep free of disturbances associated with the behavior of classmates. Rest is essential for good health and safe, effective work in the field (for you and everyone else). Cumulative fatigue greatly exacerbates altitude sickness  

5. Free access to one's room, facilities, and belongings without pressure from a roommate 

6. Personal belongings being respected by roommates and all members of the camp community 

Smoking 

Smoking is not permitted in the field. Smoking is also prohibited in all campgrounds, research stations, common areas, indoor areas, etc. If you must smoke, please make arrangements for an appropriate time and place with an instructor. Properly dispose of fully extinguished butts - do not litter. 

Noise 

Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM 

Voices, music, and any other sounds should not be audible beyond your immediate vicinity. Do not presume to select music for others and impose it on them. Evening work periods should be free of unrelated disturbances (no partying or loud music – please use headphones). 

Guests 

Daytime and/or overnight guests are not permitted.  

Course Honor Code  

During your time in the field with CLaSH, you are a representative of the Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan and are bound to adhere to its established code of conduct. In addition to the code of conduct, we expect each student participant to exhibit a high degree of maturity, responsibility, and personal integrity in all academic matters. According to this policy, each student is expected to: (1) act honestly in all matters, (2) actively encourage academic integrity, (3) discourage any form of cheating or dishonesty by others, (4) inform an instructor if they have a reasonable and good faith belief and substantial evidence that a violation of the Honor Code has occurred. Violations will be referred to and investigated by the lead instructor. 

Policy Violations 

As with any university program, students must accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in this academic and social community when they choose to participate in a field-based activity. Students are required to uphold and obey all of the policies listed in this document at all times. Violations of any policy may result in reports to your home institution and subject to the sanctions therein. 

Reporting Concerns 

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct — including harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We understand that sexual violence can undermine students’ academic success and we encourage anyone dealing with sexual misconduct to talk to someone about their experience, so they can get the support they need. 

Any student, faculty member, or staff member may submit a complaint alleging a policy violation to any instructor. If you become uncomfortable with the actions or behavior of your fellow participants, please notify an instructor at the earliest convenient time. If you become uncomfortable with the actions or behavior of one of the instructors, please contact one of the other instructors at the earliest convenient time or the Clash PI Dr. Marin Clark (marinkc@umich.edu). Your identity and concerns will be kept confidential when possible and appropriate actions will be taken to remedy the situation. If it is determined that the alleged behavior may be a policy violation, the accused individual will be notified and appropriate actions taken. 

Alleged violations can be non-confidentially reported to the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) at institutional.equity@umich.edu