The purpose of an Ed-Op Program is to provide a chance for high school students, particularly juniors and seniors, to be exposed to
many different educational opportunities and to explore specific interests.
I. It is the responsibility of each college or university to inform any person who represents that
institution of the CACRAO Code of Ethics which will be in effect at all CACRAO sponsored Educational Opportunity Programs. Each institutional representative must respect the rights of other
institutions.
- One official representative is considered adequate at an Educational Opportunity Program. If more than one representative is needed, those present must confine all activities to the
assigned space.
- Group presentations are not condoned in arena settings where a number of institutions share common quarters. Such presentations discourage students from exploring all of their
options.
- The use of overly conspicuous exhibits (videos, large pictorial displays, balloons, etc.) as promotional devices are prohibited.
- Information distributed must be limited to accurate and tasteful printed educational material. Handouts such as key chains, pens, pennants, balloons, PLASTIC BAGS, and food are not
acceptable.
- Applications for admission may be distributed but not completed at Educational Opportunity Programs.
- CACRAO members should display the highest level of decorum and avoid any unprofessional behavior that would infringe upon the rights of their fellow members.
II. School counselors are encouraged to limit program invitations to CACRAO members and other degree-granting institutions. In the event that counselors choose to invite others,
those participants must adhere to the Code of Ethics set forth by CACRAO.
III. CACRAO member institutions may host Educational Opportunity Programs only with the approval of the
Scheduling Committee. In the event that the Scheduling Committee feels it is necessary to hold a program at a member institution, the following policy applies:
- The host institution will participate on an equal standing with all other institutions, to include alphabetical order and no special incentives for students.
- Refreshments, if provided, should be for college representatives only.
IV. Institutions consistently out of compliance with the attendance policies as outlined in the Ed-Op schedule should be reported to the Chairman of the Ethics Committee of CACRAO by
using the formal or informal complaint form. This includes unprofessional behavior, arriving late and not remaining for the entire program. |
