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.