Rules and Regulations
Participant misconduct
The Participants agree to conform to standards of conduct consistent with the positive reputation of Seagull, and to conform to all applicable rules, regulations and policies.
Seagull reserves the right to decline acceptance or retention of any Participant in the Program if Seagull determines that such person’s presence or conduct is: (a) detrimental to the enjoyment of the Program by others; (b) dangerous to the individual or others; (c) detrimental to the positive reputation of Seagull (d) violative of Seagull’s rules and regulations; (e) in violation of any laws applicable in the visited country and/or state or (f) for any other reason in its sole discretion.
Before the Program.
Seagull reserves the right to evaluate Participants in order to join the program. After this evaluation and in the event that Seagull determines that the participant doesn’t meet the program academic standards or that the Participant behavior may be detrimental to the best interests of the Program, Seagull will raise such concerns to the University Client Representative and may not accept the Participant in the Program.
During the Program.
In the event that Seagull determines that the conduct or academic standards of any Participants are detrimental to the best interests of the Program, Seagull may terminate the participation of such individuals after raising such concerns to University Client Representative. As a first step, University Client Representative shall address the Participant’s behavior pursuant to Seagull’s policies and procedures. However Seagull may terminate, in its reasonable discretion, the participation of such individuals upon notice to University Client Representative for the reasons discussed in this Section.
Participants who have been removed from the Program for the reasons discussed in this Section waive the right to a refund of any part of the fee. Seagull may send such Participant home at the Participant’s own expense.
Seagull Institute participants are expected to:
Type of conduct leading to exclusion from the Program:
The Participants agree to conform to standards of conduct consistent with the positive reputation of Seagull, and to conform to all applicable rules, regulations and policies.
Seagull reserves the right to decline acceptance or retention of any Participant in the Program if Seagull determines that such person’s presence or conduct is: (a) detrimental to the enjoyment of the Program by others; (b) dangerous to the individual or others; (c) detrimental to the positive reputation of Seagull (d) violative of Seagull’s rules and regulations; (e) in violation of any laws applicable in the visited country and/or state or (f) for any other reason in its sole discretion.
Before the Program.
Seagull reserves the right to evaluate Participants in order to join the program. After this evaluation and in the event that Seagull determines that the participant doesn’t meet the program academic standards or that the Participant behavior may be detrimental to the best interests of the Program, Seagull will raise such concerns to the University Client Representative and may not accept the Participant in the Program.
During the Program.
In the event that Seagull determines that the conduct or academic standards of any Participants are detrimental to the best interests of the Program, Seagull may terminate the participation of such individuals after raising such concerns to University Client Representative. As a first step, University Client Representative shall address the Participant’s behavior pursuant to Seagull’s policies and procedures. However Seagull may terminate, in its reasonable discretion, the participation of such individuals upon notice to University Client Representative for the reasons discussed in this Section.
Participants who have been removed from the Program for the reasons discussed in this Section waive the right to a refund of any part of the fee. Seagull may send such Participant home at the Participant’s own expense.
Seagull Institute participants are expected to:
- Actively engage in all classes, company visits, and other outings. Listen attentively when someone is speaking and ask relevant questions.
- Be silent and respectful when others are talking.
- Turn off cell phones during classes and outings.
- Arrive for classes, events, and outings at least 15 minutes earlier than the time designated, in order to be ready to begin on time.
- Do homework to the best of your ability and finish it on time.
- Dress appropriately for the classroom, and in business casual attire for company visits (if included in the program).
- Respect all laws concerning smoking and drinking in the location of the program.
- Get involved in volunteer activities (if included in the program). Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude at all times.
- Adopt the “ Can-Do Attitude ” which means being positive and trying new things, even though they may be outside your comfort zone.
Type of conduct leading to exclusion from the Program:
- If Participants are absent from classes, volunteer activities, company visits, or other scheduled events more than 3 times without prior permission from Seagull Staff and University Client Representative, they will be excluded. Exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances, such as if the Participant is ill and can bring proof in the form of a letter from his or her doctor, or if the Participant has delayed travel plans and must be rerouted.
- If Participants speak or act in a disrespectful manner to staff, teachers, or professionals during our meetings, classes or outings.
- If Participants arrive late more than three times without prior permission from Seagull Staff and University Client Representative.
- If Participants are directly involved in any incidents that are considered detrimental to the reputation of Seagull Institute and its partners. (Ex. Intoxication leading to further disruptive incident(s), physical altercations, confirmation of drug use)
