Conference Policies

Conference Policies

We ask your cooperation in maintaining order, both in and out of committee sessions, so we may provide a professional, safe and educational conference. Throughout the duration of the conference, please be aware that:

Delegates are guests to the University and PUMUNC, and are expected to be respectful to others. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated, the nature of which includes, but is not limited to, race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, mental and physical disabilities, socio-economic status and sexual orientation. It is our view that this will create an open forum for discussion and understanding in which no group is excluded.

The use of illicit drugs is intolerable. Delegates found possessing or using drugs will be required to leave immediately and may be criminally liable.

Individuals will be held responsible for vandalism or damage that occurs in dormatory rooms.

PACE University reserves the right to evict delegates for excessive noise or other disruptions.

The Secretariat reserves the right to discipline or expel delegates from both the Conference and dormatory for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to, the use of foul language, suggestive remarks and obscene body language.

During Committee Session:

Smoking will not be tolerated in committee rooms at any time, or in any other University building.

Pace University and PUMUNC have a zero tolerance policy toward alcohol consumption. Any delegate under the influence will be expelled from committee.

Delegates are required to wear proper business attire. This dress code extends to opening and closing sessions.

Philosophy of Awards

Quality of position papers

Knowledge of the country’s interests and policies

Knowledge of the committee’s topics

Skill and effectiveness in caucusing, amendment and resolution writing

Formal and informal speech and debate

Knowledge and familiarity of the rules of procedure