Participation in Athletics and Performance-Based Co-Curricular Activities
Many students have significant co-curricular activities that present scheduling challenges. When the WLS Program selects position assignments for entering students, we take into consideration co-curricular activities and look for assignments with flexible scheduling or daytime scheduling in order to minimize conflicts for the students and the labor departments. When a student interviews for a position, they should inform the prospective supervisor about their schedules to determine if their activities can be accommodated. Students should always inform their supervisors in advance of upcoming events so that accommodations can be discussed. Supervisors are encouraged to provide scheduling accommodations for College-sponsored activities that are rigidly scheduled and dependent upon each student’s participation (e.g., intercollegiate athletics, theatre performances). Students are responsible for making up any missed hours due to College-sponsored activities. Likewise, students should be aware that co-curricular activities are important but do not override their Work-Learning-Service responsibilities. Missing work for these activities may be considered an unexcused absence and could result in appropriate follow-up according to program guidelines. Conflicts that cannot be resolved internally should be directed to the Program Office.