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In submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I agree to follow and comply with the code of conduct stated below. CODE OF CONDUCT The National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) holds students responsible for knowing the expectations set forth in this document.
These expectations exist to facilitate the educational and learning process, and to ensure a safe, fair, and successful experience for all students. Students who participate in the NMSHSA Internship Program are representatives of NMSHSA for the duration of their time in the program. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately and respectfully, and will abide by the expectations and rules set forth by the NMSHSA, the Program Director, the on-site program supervisor, and their housing hosts. Any student who engages in disrespectful, hostile, or violent behavior that threatens one’s self, another person, or the program will be subject to immediate disciplinary action and may be terminated from the program.
PROFESSIONALISM
Students are expected to act in a professional and ethical manner during the duration of their internship. This includes, but is not limited to:
Showing up on time for work, meetings, and work events
Informing the internship supervisor in advance of missed attendances or tardiness
Using appropriate language in the work place or at work events Dressing appropriately in the work place or events. We have a very strict DRESS CODE and expectation during the summer internship program. This include appropriate dress, appropriate hair styles, excessive body art expressive body art expressions and piercings. Each intern will be subject to these strict expectations during ALL phases of the summer internship program.
Treating co-workers and co-participants with respect
Adhering to the internship site policies and guidelines
APPROPRIATE ACTION
Students participating in a NMSHSA Internship Program are expected to take responsibility for their own actions and will be held accountable for such by the NMSHSA Program Director.
Students are expected to abide by the Internship Program Code of Conduct and expectations, the laws and customs that govern the host city and state where they are working, and the policies of the internship host site.
The following are prohibited:
Violence against others. This is defined as striking or doing any other physical harm to another
Verbal abuse of individuals at the internship host site, others in association of the Program
Theft, damage, or vandalism to NMSHSA property, property of internship host families, or of fellow students Disorderly, disruptive, threatening, or intimidating conduct, gestures or actions
Drinking or drug use at the work place or at work events
Criminal behavior or violation of local laws
Self-endangerment, including involvement in activities or behavior that could result in personal harm, including, but not limited to: frequenting dangerous places, association with criminals, and repeated intoxication.
By my signature below I indicate that I have read and reviewed the precedent code of conduct.