Campus Recreation: Code of Conduct

In order to maintain a high level of service to our participants, the Department of Campus Recreation enforces a Code of Conduct that all participants must follow. The Campus Recreation staff appreciates your cooperation in creating a friendly and positive environment for recreation and social opportunities in all facilities.

Participation in all Recreational facilities and programs is a privilege. All Participants who participate in Recreation Programs or who utilize Recreation Facilities agree to adhere to the following Code of Conduct.

Participants are expected to:

Participants engaging in inappropriate behavior or violating Campus Recreation/University policies in the recreational facilities may be subject to have their privileges of participation revoked and could face possible University disciplinary action.

Acts to be Considered for Suspension:

Any participant who threatens a Campus Recreation staff member in any manner will automatically be suspended from all Campus Recreation activity for the remainder of their academic/professional career at EKU. Any verbally abusive attacks directed towards a Campus Recreation staff member will be placed on automatic probation for one year from the incident and suspended from all Campus Recreation programs and services for one year. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis.

The following acts, including but not limited to, will be considered cause for suspension from Campus Recreation:

Any other incident or act not covered will be addressed on a case by case situation.

ALL ACTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT REGULATIONS SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Assumption of Risk

Participation in Campus Recreation programs at Eastern Kentucky University is completely voluntary. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume full responsibility for their own health and safety. Each participant or observer DOES HEREBY INTENTIONALLY, KNOWINGLY, AND VOLUNTARILY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS Eastern Kentucky University, its employees, regents, and volunteers from any claims, actions, suits, or other legal action brought as a result of a claim arising from injuries sustained during participation in or observation of any Campus Recreation activity.

It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical exam prior to participation. Eastern Kentucky University does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are strongly encouraged to secure their own adequate health coverage.

Organizational Structure

The Department of Campus Recreation is a unit which falls under the jurisdiction of Student Affairs. The Director of Campus Recreation reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and that position reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Life.