UO summer music programs are committed to ensuring that you, the student, feel safe during your experience. The programs have expectations that are enforced throughout, which will allow us to provide you with the best experience possible.

To ensure students and parents are aware of rules and regulations governing student life while attending UO Summer Music Camps, students and parents are asked to sign the “Medical Release and Rule Acceptance Form” during the initial application process indicating that these rules have been read and understood.

Inclusion Statement

The University of Oregon affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment at this institution without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, this includes all protected characteristics from discrimination under Oregon law, ORS 659A.030. inclusive environment and non-discrimination policies. If parents, guardians or youth are uncomfortable with these policies, they may choose to limit their own participation.

Code of Conduct

As a university-sponsored program, we (employees) and you (parents/guardians and student participants) are bound by the University code of conduct. Under this code, the University of Oregon may initiate disciplinary action and sanctions imposed against any student found guilty of committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of any of the following prohibited forms of conduct:

• Damage, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of personal property located on the university campus or property owned or controlled by the University.
• Illegal use, possession, or furnishing of dangerous or narcotic drugs on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored or supervised activities.
• Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by anyone less than 21 years of age of furnishing of alcoholic beverages to persons less than 21 years, on university owned or controlled property or at university sponsored or supervised activities.
• Tampering with fire-fighting equipment, turning on a false alarm, or engaging in behavior that constitutes a significant fire hazard.
• Hanging or climbing on or through windows, roofs, and ledges.

Student Expectations

All summer music program participants are expected to abide by the following expectations:

• Respect privacy, diversity, and opinions that differ from your own.
• No swearing and other foul language.
• No bullying (physical, verbal, and aggressive behavior, etc.)
• No racial or gender discrimination.
• Limit cellphone and electronic devices to free time. Store devices during lessons and rehearsals.
• Keep our campus clean.
• Be on time and give your full attention to the instructor(s) and volunteers.
• Stay with your group and within established geographical boundaries.
• Stay on your assigned door floor and sleep in your assigned room.
• Do not leave the residence hall after 10pm and be in your room by 10:30pm.

Electronic Devices

Electronic Devices at SFYCA: Participants are permitted to bring a cellphone or tablet; however, electronics must be left in the dorm rooms. There will be a period in the evening when students can have their cellphones to connect with family. Cellphones that are taken out of the residence hall will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Staff carry phones with them during the day in case of emergency. Cellphone use can be a distraction, but it can also lead to unwarranted cyber-bullying. We respect that this may be a difficult challenge for employees, student participants, and parents; however, we believe in the benefits of a strictly limited cellphone policy during your time at camp. We want participants to focus on building relationships with new peers, rather than isolating themselves on electronic devices. If students want to bring a computer, laptop, tablet, or other such devices, they are free to do so, but it must be kept in their dorm room.

Electronic Devices at Jazz and String: Participants are permitted to bring a cellphone or tablet and use them, as needed, throughout our program. We appreciate a cellphone-free environment during lessons, rehearsals, and performances, but we recognize that phones are an integral part of modern life and are one of the most common ways we stay connected. As a reminder, cellphone use can be a distraction, but it can also lead to unwarranted cyber-bullying. We respect that it may be a difficult challenge for participants to limit their phone use, but we hope participants will focus on building relationships with new peers, rather than isolating themselves on electronic devices.

Behavior Management

UO Summer Music Camps are committed to ensuring each student has a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience. The misbehavior of one student, or a group of students, should not be allowed to negatively impact the experience of others. Program staff make every effort to help students understand clear definitions and expectations of acceptable and unacceptable behavior. We respond to misbehavior and conflicts consistently and appropriately with a zero tolerance for violence, bullying, and unsafe behaviors. UO Summer Music Camps administration reserves the right to conduct a room check in the event of wellness, security and/or safety concerns. Depending on the misconduct, parents/guardians will be required to pick up your student immediately.

Disciplinary action in response to infractions is at the discretion of the program staff, who reserve the right to take all actions considered to be in the best interest of the student and the program. Should any student’s behavior violate the policies, formal disciplinary action may occur as follows, with the program staff maintaining complete discretionary power to eliminate steps 1 and 2 if it is determined that the infraction warrants that action.

1. In the event of an initial infraction, the following actions may be taken by a UO Summer Music Camps staff member or counselor: early curfew, parental notification, referral to UO Summer Music Camps administrator for further action or, in extreme cases, sheriff notification and eviction from the residence hall and the Camp program.
2. In the event of continued infractions, the student’s actions will be documented in writing and UO Summer Music Camps administrators informed of the infraction. After ascertaining the facts of the situation, the coordinator will determine whether parental notification, probation and/or expulsion are warranted. If determined is warranted, the Dean of the School of Music and Dance will then be consulted for a final decision.
3. In the event of expulsion, the student’s parents or guardian will be contacted to arrange the student’s safe return home. If UO Summer Music Camps arranges transportation, the parent or guardian is expected to reimburse UO Summer Music Camps in full for all travel costs. Expulsion is at the absolute discretion of the UO Summer Music Camps staff. No refund of fees or award of college credit will be made to a participant who has been expelled.

Disciplinary action may be initiated by the University and UO Summer Camps, and sanctions may be imposed against any student found guilty of committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of any of the following prohibited forms of conduct:

• Failure to observe living unit hours by being outside of the room or building past designated times without specific permission from counselors.
• Unauthorized entry into university-related living units that disrupts sleep or study, or that damages the physical facility, or that invades the privacy of others.
• Failure to attend camp activities on a regular basis.
• Failure to attend scheduled performances in which the individual is a participant or other scheduled performances that are designed for the musical growth of participants.
• Failure to demonstrate a cooperative, positive attitude and to maintain good conduct in classes and rehearsals.
• Tampering with fire-fighting equipment, turning in a false alarm or engaging in behavior that constitutes a significant fire hazard.
• Use of unreasonably loud stereo equipment in the housing units of the university or at the School of Music and Dance facilities.
• Disorderly conduct, unreasonable noise, or behavior that results in unreasonable annoyance in the housing units as well as the School of Music. This includes pranks of all kinds.
• Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or the furnishing of alcoholic beverages on university-owned or controlled property or at university-sponsored or supervised activities.
• Intentional disruptions or interference with the process of instruction provided by the Summer Music Camps.
• Damage, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of personal property located on the university campus or owned and controlled by the university.
• Unauthorized entry into or use of university property including facilities, residence halls, equipment, or resources.
• Possession, use, or threatened use of firearms, knives, explosives, or dangerous chemicals.
• Illegal use, possession, or furnishing of dangerous or narcotic drugs on university-owned or controlled property or at university sponsored or supervised activities.
• Indecent or unacceptable conduct on university property or at university sponsored or supervised activities.
• Physical abuse or conduct that threatens imminent physical harm or endangers the health or safety of any person on university property or at university sponsored or supervised activities.
• Unauthorized smoking. It is against the law for anyone under the age of 18 to smoke. Smoking is prohibited for campers under the age of 18.
• Students shall not intimidate, harass, or bully another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to: direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; and social isolation or manipulation.

We have zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and weapons. Any UO Summer Music Camp participant found in violation the rules pertaining to the possession or use of alcohol or drugs, possession of weapons, violence or intimidation, theft, damage or vandalism shall be immediately expelled upon the first infraction.