All field class participants sign the Department of Geography Field Class Indemnity Form prior to being accepted on the field trip. All participants must comply with the contents of the field class Risk Assessment and the Department of Geography Field Class Safety and Behaviour Handbook issued to participants in June 2009.
The field class (including leisure time) is considered an “academic engagement” within the terms of the “Regulations for Conduct” of The University given in the University of Reading Calendar.
The Designated Fieldwork Supervisor (Dr Howard) is responsible for good order and all disciplinary matters on this field class.
The highest standards of conduct and behaviour are expected at all times. In particular you must:
- Attend the preparatory sessions and complete tasks as directed
- Be punctual and follow the field trip programme
- Not cause any disturbance to the public or other field class participants in the hotel or village
- Obey rules laid down by the hotel, airline and other third-party service providers
- Not leave litter anywhere (this is a particular fire hazard in the hills)
- Follow instructions issued by any member of field class staff
- Not make public comment (including, for example, facebook posting) that is hurtful, with intent or not, to any member of this class or that may potentially reflect negatively on the university.
