The Student Activities Code of Conduct
The Student Activities Code of Conduct advises members and Committee members on their expected behaviour. The purpose of the document is to protect members, and others potentially affected by their actions, through an agreement of set standards. If adhered to, a code of conduct will serve to reduce the risk of harm and injury to members and the community in general.
As an affiliated member of a Club or Society of Staffordshire University Students’ Union you are agreeing to abide by the terms outlined below:
• To adhere to the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of this organisation. Read more
• To act responsibly at all times when participating in activities and to avoid actions which could bring the group, the Union or University into disrepute.
• To compete in a manner of good sportsmanship, regardless of the nature of the competition, when representing Staffordshire University Students’ Union in a sports fixture
• To respect all individuals associated with the activity (i.e. match officials, external speakers, venue employees, Students’ Union staff, fellow team members, etc.)
To show respect towards Students’ Union and University premises at all times & other Staffordshire University Students’ Union recognised Clubs & Societies.
• To work within an equality and diversity framework and to report discriminatory behavior of any kind
• To behave in a manner which does not endanger other individuals and to abide by the Student Activities Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• To inform the activity leader/coach of any relevant medical condition or previous injuries that would effect your safe participation in the activity
Any breaches of the code of conduct will be referred to the Student Activities Representation Body.
Disciplinary action may be taken by the Students’ Union against any individual or group for the violations listed below (please note this is not an exhaustive list):
- • Breach of Students’ Union Constitution and policies
- • Failure to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner whilst engaged in business relating to your activity.
- • Financial misappropriation
- • Theft of, or failure to declare whereabouts of, equipment
- • Involvement of illegal activity
- • Discriminatory behaviour against any group or individual
- • Participating in an activity that you do not have valid membership for
- • Insufficient monitoring/ misuse of the Students’ Union or own activity website
To make a complaint about any breaches of the above Code of Contact please use the Students' Union
Complaints Procedure