CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED STUDIES ABROAD CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT*
I understand that, while I am a participant in a CASA study center program, I am required to comply with all CASA policies and procedures, including program-specific policies. I also understand that I am required to comply with the regulations and guidelines of CASA’s international partner institution/s and the tenets of community behavior stated by my home institution’s Student Code of Conduct. In the event of violation of these, or behavior that is considered by CASA, its international partner institution/s or its representatives to be detrimental to myself, other participants, or the
host community, CASA, in consultation with my home institution or host CASA member university, reserves the right to dismiss me as a participant on the program, without refund of payment, for failure to adhere to these standards of conduct. I agree to abide by these rules and regulations at all
times during my participation in a CASA study center program.
I acknowledge that, while in the host country, I am subject to its laws and am not protected by the laws of my home country. I also acknowledge that these laws can be different, and may be more stringent, than the laws of my home country. It is my responsibility to take into consideration an accurate perception of the values and norms of the host communities, and the wellbeing of fellow students and program staff, and act accordingly. The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited conduct:
1. Violation of safety practices or action or inaction that might cause injury or death to oneself and any other person
2. Sexual or other harassment of any kind
3. Sexual or assault of any kind
4. Creating excessive noise, disturbing the peace, violating individual rights or privacy, or disrupting lawful activities of others
5. Deliberately or carelessly damaging or stealing CASA property or the property of those associated with the CASA center or host community
6. Theft or unauthorized use of property from any other person or entity
7. Unauthorized entry or use of CASA program facilities, including international partner university facilities, or offices of program staff and contacts
8. Possession or use, including the threat of use, of a weapon or other hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, a firearm, knife, explosive, or other object that could be considered a weapon while on the program
9. Violation of host country laws, including, but not limited to, those that relate to the use of alcohol and controlled substances on the program. Violation of local laws may result in fines, punishment, imprisonment, or deportation, in addition to punitive actions by CASA and/or its member universities and colleges.
10. Failure to comply with the reasonable directions of program employees acting in the performance of their duties
11. Any conduct that jeopardizes CASA’s ability to maintain positive relations with its host communities or to continue to carry out its programs, including but not limited to culturally inappropriate behavior or defamatory statements regarding host families, organizations, communities, or countries in “blogs” or other public media
12. Any behavior that disrupts the learning environment, limits the participation of fellow students on the program or restricts access in any way to the curriculum, program activities and/or the group
COVID-19 Compliance
Effective June 1, 2023, CASA will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccination for faculty, staff, students or visitors. However, we strongly recommend that individuals participating in any part of our programs obtain the primary vaccine series and stay updated with bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as well as any other vaccines or treatments that have been recommended by the World Health Organization prior to travel to any location. Masking is optional unless otherwise noted by local guidelines. Students should also remain vigilant in their local contexts for changing health situations and seek advice as needed if they have any questions. Students are strongly encouraged to continue to take precautions that may include, but are not limited to, hand washing, hand sanitizing, and social distancing.
I understand that failing to comply with these rules and precautions is a violation of this CASA Code of Student Conduct and that failing to comply could subject me to sanctions up to and including expulsion from the program.
CASA member institutions reserve the right to invoke their college or university procedures to address student behavior that, after appropriate review, is found to have violated their policies as outlined in their respective Student Code of Conduct. Similarly, these proceedings will not negate any
actions taken by CASA, its partner institution/s abroad or the host country.
I understand that failure to adhere to these standards of conduct may result in my removal from the CASA study center program, without appeal and without credit. I am aware that upon dismissal from the off-campus activity, participants must leave the CASA program location immediately at their own cost. I also understand that some offenses may also subject a participant to formal home institution disciplinary procedures and/or criminal charges and jail time where the event occurred.
I have read and understand the terms of this Code of Student Conduct and agree to all terms and conditions on behalf of myself, heirs, representatives, executors, or administrators. I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release; that I understand the terms herein are contractual and not mere recital, and that I have signed this document of my own free will.
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Signature
Printed Name: _________________________
Date: ___________________________
*Adapted with permission, and with acknowledgement and thanks, from the respective codes of student conduct of Cornell University (off campus programs) and the School for International Training