Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship

Expectation + Rules

Expectation + Rules

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE GSE EXPECTATIONS AND RULES MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM AT THE COMPLETE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OTHER RULES AND GUIDELINES MAY BE ANNOUNCED AS NECESSARY.

General

The students selected for this program are expected to follow a high standard of personal conduct. Mutual respect, excellent work habits, and a cooperative spirit are all necessary aspects of community life. Each student is expected to contribute to a true “community of innovators” in which personal growth is enhanced and a free interchange of ideas is encouraged. Openness to new or differing opinions enhances this atmosphere. GSE is comprised of students from various regions of the state, rural and urban areas, different social, ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. Therefore, many opportunities exist for students to develop skills in team work, cooperation, and sharing, which should serve them well in many other settings throughout their lives.

In order to provide for the safety and well-being of all students, and in order to bring about a cooperative “community of innovators” in a very short amount of time, expectations and rules are necessary. GSE students are not only expected to meet the physical and mental demands of being an entrepreneur, they must also participate cooperatively in a communal living environment. Because students are asked to learn and to participate at peak levels throughout the four weeks of the program, attention to health, including rest for both mind and body, is a necessity.

The purpose of these policies is not to restrict students, but rather to allow each individual to take full advantage of the GSE program.

Specific for the Residential Experience

In addition to the above that is equally applicable to the in-person experience, the following specifically applies to GSE students upon arrival at the Marshall University campus on July 7th:

  • The rights of others to a clean, orderly, safe, and sometimes quiet environment must be respected. Consideration/Quiet hours in the residence areas must be observed.
  • No student will be permitted to leave the campus unless supervised by GSE faculty or staff.
  • Students shall confine their activities to the designated Marshall University facilities, classrooms, dining hall, and residence halls.
  • Students may not operate or enter motor vehicles during the program except those provided by GSE for authorized trips. GSE provides transportation for all field trips and special events. Students are not permitted to bring an automobile to GSE.
  • Smoking is prohibited while attending GSE, both while on and off the campus of Marshall University , including field trips.
  • Upon arrival, each GSE participant will be issued a student identification card and 901 #. In addition to identification and security purposes, the card serves as a meal ticket. Participants must wear their GSE ID at all times when not in the residence hall.
  • To avoid injury, GSE students must wear appropriate footwear at all times.
  • Sexual activity/PDA between GSE students is prohibited.
  • Theft, vandalism of property, and tampering with fire or safety equipment, possession of firearms, drugs, or alcoholic beverages will be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Specific for any Virtual Experience(s)

  • Students shall strive to their highest level of their ability throughout the program.
  • Students must arrive for all scheduled activities or events at or before the announced time.
  • Students shall be respectful of others at all times and shall not engage in any behavior that disrupts or disrespects another’s workspace or product/service idea.
  • Proper personal hygiene and dress are required throughout the program.
  • Verbal abuse and disrespect of others will not be tolerated.
  • Students may not engage in any illegal or immoral behavior or any activity that could subject GSE to public ridicule or disrepute.
  • Fighting, violence, or abusive behavior toward others will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
  • Clothing having offensive, unhealthy, or inappropriate logos or language is prohibited, and clothing must fully cover undergarments, torsos, cleavage, midriff, and mid-thighs at all times.