Standards of Conduct

If Members violate the Standards of Conduct, progressive discipline steps will be implemented. However, in some cases, depending on the severity of the violation, Supervisors may forgo verbal and written warnings and suspend or discharge the Member.

Supervisors and the Program management staff are responsible for determining the severity of the violation and for determining the appropriate disciplinary action. In the case where Members are suspended, the Supervisor will determine the number of days of suspension.
The Member understands that the following Standards of Conduct are required and failure to follow them will result in disciplinary action:
Group A
  • Be honest, act respectfully, and model integrity
  • Act professionally and ethically
  • Follow Supervisor’s and Grant Manager’s instructions and perform responsibilities to the best of your ability
  • Comply with the rules and standards of the Campus Site
  • Adhere to dress codes and grooming standards of the Campus Site
  • Notify Supervisor of intent to be late or absent within 30 minutes of scheduled start time – must have reasonable cause
  • Request permission from Supervisor before leaving Campus Site
  • Follow all AmeriCorps College Access Corps policies/procedures
  • Wear AmeriCorps service gear while at the Campus Site or in the community while performing responsibilities as an AmeriCorps Member
  • Do not use inappropriate language (i.e. profanity)
  • Do not participate in AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities (listed in this Contract)

Disciplinary Guidelines for Violations of Group A Standards of Conduct
  1. First Offense: Verbal Warning
  2. Second Offense: Written Warning or Suspension (depending on severity of offense)
  3. Third Offense: Discharge
Group B
  • Do not have sexual relations or be perceived to be having sexual relations with college student coaches, Supervisors, or other participants of the Program
  • Do not falsify time logs or other program records
  • Abide by Civil Rights and Non Harassment Policy
  • Abide by Drug Free Work Place Act
  • Do not have unexcused absence from service assignment for three consecutive days
  • Do not engage in any activity that may physically or emotionally damage other Members, students, mentees, Supervisors, staff, or other people from the community
  • Follow all local, state, and federal laws
  • Notify Supervisor/program staff immediately of criminal arrest/conviction while serving as a Member

​Disciplinary Guidelines for Violations of Group B Standards of Conduct
  1. First Offense: Immediate Suspension or Discharge
Any behavior which affects Members’ ability to perform in their service assignment, or that is not in the best interest of the Campus Site or its project, will be subject to review by the Supervisor and Grant Manager and disciplinary action may be taken.