Study Abroad – Otemae Exchange
International Programs – Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, P.O. Box 14007, Salem, Oregon 97309
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Release and Participant Conduct Agreement
Please read and initial by each of the following statements. If you do not initial by each statement you will not
be considered for the program. Your initials indicate that you acknowledge, clearly understand and agree to
abide by the rules and guidelines set by Chemeketa Community College, the Office of International Programs
and the Trip Leader. Chemeketa policies, procedures and guidelines have been established to ensure a secure
and respectful academic experience abroad. Failure to follow Chemeketa’s policies, procedures and guidelines
stated on this form, in the application or published by Chemeketa or your Trip Leader can result in immediate
dismissal from the program at your own expense and without refund.
__________ STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
I understand that each country has its own laws and standards of acceptable conduct, including dress,
manners, morals, politics, drug use and behavior. I recognize that behavior violating those laws or standards
could harm Chemeketa’s relations with those countries and the institutions therein, as well as my own health
and safety. I will become informed of, and will abide by all such laws and standards of each country to or
through which I will travel during the program. I will comply with all rules and regulations issued by
Chemeketa, course instructors or any coordinating institution. It is within the course instructor’s discretion to
determine that my violation of such rules and regulations warrants my termination from the program. In the
event, I may be sent home at my own expense. I agree that Chemeketa has the right to enforce its rules and
regulations, including its student conduct, in its sole judgment, and that it will impose sanctions, up to
including expulsion from the program, for violating these rules and regulations or for any behavior detrimental
to or incompatible with the interests, harmony and welfare of Chemeketa, the program or other participants. I
recognize that due to circumstances of Study Abroad, procedures for notice, hearing and appeal applicable to
the student disciplinary proceedings at Chemeketa do not apply.
However, I will receive a notice of my violation and an opportunity to provide an explanation to an appropriate
official. If I am expelled, I consent to being sent home at my own expense with no refund of fees. I also agree
that:
1. I will not buy, sell or use drugs at any time;
2. I will not engage in abusive use of alcohol;
3. I will participate in all classes and scheduled activities unless ill; and
4. I will abide by dress and cultural codes suitable in the countries visited.
__________ ENGAGEMENT
While abroad, I am expected to be fully engaged in all class meetings and activities. I must engage in class
discussions and projects organized by my Trip Leader and other representatives. Visiting internet cafes to
research items will not substitute for taking an active role in class. I must keep my Trip Leader informed of any
plans of all independent travel outside of the itinerary.
__________ INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY
When participating in Chemeketa sponsored program, I understand that Chemeketa, course instructors or
travel coordinators have oversight for me even when I am not participating in supervised group activities. I
understand I may have the opportunity to leave the group periodically, subject to the course instructor’s
requirements for participating in and attendance at classes and other activities, which are a required part of
the overall program. During all times that I deviate from the program itinerary or group activities, I will be
responsible for my own safety and agree not to hold Chemeketa Community College liable for any injuries to
my person, including death, or property or any other losses resulting from independent travel on my part
before, during or after the program.