Policies: Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership

Privacy Policy

The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership operates this website, which provides the SERVICE.

This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service, The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership website.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect are used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at elgap.org, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, phone number, and postal address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you visit our Service, we collect information that your browser sends to us that is called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser version, pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with small amount of data that is commonly used an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from the website that you visit and are stored on your computer’s hard drive.

Our website uses these "cookies" to collection information and to improve our Service. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies, and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

For more general information on cookies, please read "What Are Cookies".

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

To facilitate our Service;
To provide the Service on our behalf;
To perform Service-related services; or
To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

We want to inform our Service users that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We believe everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or ability, has the right to access and succeed in education.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. We do this by:

Offering scholarships and financial aid to help participants from underrepresented backgrounds participate in our programs.
Integrating DEI content into our curriculum.
Providing opportunities for participants to learn about and celebrate different cultures.
Creating a safe and supportive environment where all participants feel they belong.

DEI is essential to creating a more just and equitable world. We are committed to continuing our work to make The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership a more diverse, fair, unbiased, and inclusive organization.

Here are some specific actions that The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership can take to further its DEI goals:

Recruiting and hiring a diverse staff of instructors and counselors.
Conduct unconscious bias training for all staff members.
Create a mentorship program for participants from underrepresented groups.
Partner with organizations that are working to promote DEI in STEM education.
Collect data on the diversity of its participant body and staff.
Use this data to track its progress and identify areas where it can improve.

The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership can also make a difference by raising awareness of the importance of DEI in STEM education. The organization can do this by:

Publishing articles and blog posts about DEI.
Hosting workshops and presenting at conferences on DEI.
Partnering with schools and other organizations to promote DEI.

By taking these actions, The Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership can help to create a more principled and egalitarian world for all.

Essential Eligibility Criteria for Participation in Science Camps of America (SCA) Gap Programs

SCA’s essential eligibility criteria (EEC) for gap programs are designed to help potential participants understand if a program is the right fit for them. These criteria are not intended to be exclusionary but rather to identify the important elements of participation for consideration. SCA strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming community of peers that respects individuals and the unique strengths it brings. Participants are expected to respect others’ backgrounds, gender identities, race, and beliefsOffering scholarships and financial aid to help students from underrepresented backgrounds participate in our programs.

Safe participation in SCA programs requires certain physical, mental, emotional, and social health abilities, and we are, therefore limited in the types of accommodations we can provide.
SCA programs are not rehabilitative or therapeutic programs and do not specialize in serving those with special needs, including mental, emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.
SCA programs are not therapeutic programs and are not appropriate for those dealing with behavioral, motivational, or rehabilitation concerns.
Participants must be in good health, physically and emotionally, and have the ability to participate as part of a supportive community in a socially healthy way.
Participants must have good mental, emotional, and social health and be able to function in a group setting positively and cooperatively displaying tolerance and respect for self and others.
Participants must be able to interact responsibly in a group and work together as part of a team.
Participants must be able and willing to follow all instructions and refrain from behaviors that pose a risk to themselves or others.
Participants are expected to contribute to a safe living and learning environment, using respectful language and appropriate physical behavior.
Participants should have the emotional maturity to handle the sleep-away-from-home aspects of the program, including living independently in a group setting and taking care of their own needs.

Participant Code of Conduct

the Gap Semester in Environmental Leadership is committed to providing all participants with a safe and inclusive environment.
All participants are expected to follow this Code of Conduct:

Be respectful of yourself and others.
Follow all program rules and regulations.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Be responsible for your actions.
Be a team player.
Help to create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone.

Specifically, this means that participants will not:

Engage in any form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
Use drugs or alcohol.
Bring weapons or other dangerous items to camp.
Vandalize property.
Refuse to follow the instructions of staff members.
Engage in any other behavior that is disruptive or unsafe.

Participants who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the program.

All participants have the right to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Following this Code of Conduct, we can create a program where everyone can thrive.

Here are some additional details about the Code of Conduct:

Respect: Participants should treat each other with respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or ability. This means being kind, considerate, and understanding. It also means avoiding name-calling, bullying, and harassment.
Rules and regulations: Participants are expected to follow all program rules and regulations. These rules are in place to keep everyone safe and to ensure a positive experience.
Honesty and trustworthiness: Participants are expected to be honest and trustworthy. This means telling the truth, keeping promises, and respecting the property of others.
Responsibility: Participants are responsible for their actions. This means taking responsibility for their mistakes, cleaning up after themselves, and behaving in a safe and respectful way.
Teamwork: Participants are expected to be team players. This means working together with others, helping each other out, and supporting each other's success.
Positive and welcoming environment: Participants are expected to help create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone. This means being friendly, inclusive, and respectful of others.

By following this Code of Conduct, participants can create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can learn and grow.

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