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OEL Policy​
Please review the following OEL policies to ensure safe and enjoyable trips for all!
The Outdoor Education & Leadership (OEL) program offers various adventure based programs throughout the semester. While participating in an OEL program, participants are expected to abide by the following behavior expectations. Failure to follow these expectations may lead to the dismissal from the program and barring from future OEL programs. If a participant needs to be removed from the program during the event, the participant will be responsible for any cost associated with alternative arrangements made.
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Abide by Bucknell Campus Policies - represent OEL and Bucknell in a positive light
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Respect yourself, others, equipment, facilities, and the environment.
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Practice self care and personal responsibility - maintain adequate hydration, nutrition, hygiene, and other health practices.
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Positive contributor to the group's overall shared experience while on the trip (helping with gear, cooking, tent set up, etc. Be a good community member!)
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Follow safety and risk management guidelines as determined by OEL and your trip leaders.
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Any behavior that jeopardizes the experience for others or creates an unsafe situation is strictly prohibited.
BEHAVIORAL POLICY
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OEL Trips & Outings provided to Bucknell students have limited capacity. If a student signs up and doesn’t show for the program, it’s disruptive for everyone involved and takes away from other student’s experience.
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We understand that things come up and life happens. We get it. We simply ask that you notify us at least 48 hours after your pre-trip meeting (at least 1 week in advance of a trip) and let us know of your cancellation. You can do this by going back to our Portal and clicking on the “CONTACT” button in the upper right of the screen.
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Failure to contact us of your cancellation in this predetermined timeframe is noted by the OEL Admin Team. After 3 instances (not showing up or cancelling less than a week prior to the trip 3 times), a student will not be allowed to register for future OEL Trips & Outings here at Bucknell.
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