GENIUS Olympiad, 835 West Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204 USA -
(315) 422-
2902 -
www.geniusolympiad.org -
[email protected] GENIUS Olympiad CODE of CONDUCT
1 PREAMBLE
Participation in the activities of GENIUS Olympiad offers many perks and privileges. At the same time participants,
are expected to fulfill certain responsibilities and obligations, including complying with this Code of Conduct of
GENIUS Olympiad. In this policy, “participant” will refer to any young person, adult chaperone, or related persons
who has been registered to attend GENIUS Olympiad.
2 POLICY
3.1 GENIUS Olympiad will provide an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. GENIUS
Olympiad does not discriminate based on gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, economic status,
disability, political belief, sexual orientation, academic, artistic, or athletic ability.
3.2 Participants in GENIUS Olympiad’s programs and activities will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with
this Code of Conduct of GENIUS Olympiad. GENIUS Olympiad reserves the right to disqualify any participant of
GENIUS Olympiad from any or all activities, who is deemed in violation of any conduct of this code of GENIUS
Olympiad.
2.1 All Participants in GENIUS Olympiad will:
a) maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of participants in GENIUS Olympiad events;
b) demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, ethnic or racial origin, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, religion, political belief, disability or economic status;
c) direct comments or criticism appropriately and avoid public criticism of, but not limited to, participants, judges,
delegates, committee members, volunteers, guests, staff and members of GENIUS Olympiad;
d) demonstrate ethical conduct and practices.
e) abstain from use or consumption of any tobacco, alcohol, and the non-medical use of drugs;
f) refrain from any behavior that constitutes harassment, where harassment is comment, conduct or unwanted
touch directed towards an individual or group, which is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading or malicious;
g) refrain from any behavior that constitutes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual advances or
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature;
h) comply at all times with the policies, rules and regulations of GENIUS Olympiad and RIT campus.
i) make sure to maintain appropriate attire in all programs and events of GENIUS Olympiad.
j) be courteous and cooperative when asked by GENIUS Olympiad organizing committee to share a room.
2.2 All adult participants at GENIUS OLYMPIAD events will:
a) abstain from the use of alcohol and tobacco on event premises, including accommodations;
b) ensure the reasonable consumption of alcoholic beverages in social situations where minors are not present.
c) ensure that expectations for participant behavior and conduct are made clear to the participants in their charge;
d) provide supervision for the participants in their charge in a manner that fulfils what a judicious parent expects.
e) help other participants when the need arises or if help is requested
f) communicate and cooperate with the participants and ensure that participants are aware of the expectations for
their children at the GENIUS OLYMPIAD event and the range of consequences for misbehavior.
g) understand the consequences of serious misbehavior as described in this code of conduct of GENIUS OLYMPIAD.
2.3 Young Participants will:
a) be accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone or chaperone (adult participant) at ALL times
b) attend and participate in all activities, tours, and events that are part of GENIUS OLYMPIAD;
c) be punctual at all GENIUS OLYMPIAD activities and events, especially be punctual for judging
d) respect all curfews explained to them by GENIUS staff and notes;
e) be in their room before 11.30 am every night to get sufficient sleep;
f) be discharged from Campus and GENIUS Olympiad when the code of conduct of GENIUS OLYMPIAD is not
followed;
g) not engage in any activity that will bring the moral tone of any GENIUS OLYMPIAD events into disrepute;