General Campus Rules
Chaperones must know where their teens are at all times.
No drugs or alcohol. If any are found, the participant/group can be subject to immediate expulsion.
Smoking
The Ohio Smoke-Free Workplace Act prohibits smoking in all buildings/tents on the campus of Franciscan University and in areas adjacent to building entrances. Smoking is also prohibited outdoors within 30 feet of all building entrances and open windows where smoke may enter a building and in any other designated outdoor nonsmoking area. Please respect those around you by complying with these mandates. Ohio State Law also prohibits the purchase, possession, and use of tobacco products by anyone under the age of 21. Please help us by obeying this law.
Property Damage
The responsible party will pay for full repair/replacement costs.
Young Children and Infants
Infants and children are generally not permitted into the youth conference due to high decibel sound levels. In addition, Group Leaders and adult chaperones must keep as their top priority oversight of their youth.
Dress Code/Language
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire.
Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriffs.
Bikini tops, low cut tops, mini skirts, yoga pants and short shorts are unacceptable.
Inappropriate and profane attire are not to be worn at any time during the conference.
Shirts and shoes are to be worn at all times.
Foul and abusive language will not be permitted.
Group Leaders and adult chaperones are expected to communicate these expectations to their youth beforehand and to enforce the dress code at the conference.
Discipline/Disclaimers
All conference participants are expected to follow the direction of the Conference Staff and Security, in addition to posted signage. Any instances of insubordination will be subject to appropriate discipline.
Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Conference Office reserve the right to handle disciplinary situations in a way that best serves the overall conference, including the right to deny entrance to, or request the ejection of, any group or individual who does not comply with the regulations and policies of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s High School Youth Conferences. Should this happen, no refund will be given.
For security reasons, Franciscan University of Steubenville reserves the right to check all bags/luggage/containers and confiscate any of the aforementioned items that are brought to our High School Youth Conferences.
Misconduct
The following are misconduct issues that will not be tolerated at High School Youth Conferences:
- Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances or drug paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law.
- Public intoxication, or use, possession, sale, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by the law and by University regulations.
- Possession or use of firearms, explosives, other weapons, incendiary devices, firecrackers or dangerous chemicals on University premises.
Reporting an Incident
If you witness a youth or adult chaperone violating any policy in regard to Child Protection or Franciscan University of Steubenville’s guidelines, you are required to report it immediately to a member of the Campus Security or Conference Staff.
Campus Security can be reached at: 740-283-6333.
Safe Environment
In order to ensure the safety of all our youth and remain in compliance with the policies established by the Diocese of Steubenville and Franciscan University of Steubenville, all adult chaperones are required to provide proof of their Safe Environment Training.
Every adult chaperone must also be background checked to the specifications of his/her home diocese. Proof of these specifications must be presented to the Conference Office via the Adult Chaperone Verification Form at the time of check–in for the conference.
Priests must submit a “Letter of Good Standing.” directly to the diocese of Steubenville who will then review this information and dispense faculties as applicable. All information pertaining to faculties will be on file with the University Chapel Office.
Session Expectations
Refrain from running and/or participating in crowd surfing.
Inflatable items brought into the Fieldhouse should be no larger than a standard basketball. Inflatable objects larger than this will be confiscated and not returned. Additionally, any inflatable that lands on the stage will be confiscated and discarded.
Do not go on the stage unless invited by the host or a speaker.
Flash photography is not permitted during the liturgy per the Diocese of Steubenville.
Videotaping is not permitted during any sessions.
Refrain from standing on, folding, or moving chairs.
Keep the aisles clear.