Emergency Contact

In case of an emergency, please contact campus security at (740) 283-8727.  

If you require attention but it is NOT AN EMERGENCY, please call (740)-283-6801.

For nighttime on-campus needs, please see your housing host, located on the main floor of each Residence Hall and in the Community Center at Assisi Heights.

Evacuation Plan 

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:
Throughout the conference weekend, conference staff will be monitoring the weather.  

In the case of a declared weather WARNING in Jefferson County, an emergency will automatically be declared.  The evacuation procedures (whether during a session or otherwise) will be immediately implemented.

If you discover an emergency situation, please contact the nearest staff member.

In the case of an emergency, please listen to our staff and security personnel. They will be giving directions as to where you should go and what you should do.

First Aid

It is very important that the Youth and the Chaperones look after their physical well-being throughout the conference weekend.

It is very important that youth and the chaperones look after their physical well-being throughout the conference weekend.

Water stations are available across campus, be sure to stay hydrated!

For all medical needs, please go the First Aid Station, located in the J.C. Williams Center.  (740)-283-8728

• Medical personnel are available 24 hours a day during the conference.
• Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the medical staff.
• Youth requiring first aid must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
• Everyone should know the name of their group leader when going to First Aid.  This will ensure a quick recovery of Liability Release Form for the medical team’s reference. 
• During the session times, youth will not be allowed into the housing facilities.  If they are not feeling well, they must go to First Aid.
• We are not authorized to dispense medicines, including Tylenol and Advil.  Anyone needing these medicines can purchase them in the Bookstore located in the lower level of the J.C. Williams Center.  Any medicines that need to be refrigerated can be kept in the First Aid area.
• Only the most basic service can be provided in the First Aid Center.  Anyone requiring more than one hour of medical attention will be sent to a local hospital.
• If transportation to the hospital is necessary, a chaperone must accompany the youth, provide support to the youth, and assist in notifying the parents/legal guardian. 
• Visitors will not be permitted in the First-Aid station except for the accompanying chaperone.

Housing Lockdown

Make sure to take everything that you will need for the day with you when you leave for breakfast or the Morning Session, as all dorms (including Assisi Heights) will be closed at 8:30 a.m, and will not open again until after the evening session.

You will not be permitted to enter the dorms/heights during the day.

Lost & Found 

If you lost any belongings during the conference, please visit the Information Desk located in the J.C. William’s Center or call (740) 283-3771. Items that are not claimed within two weeks of the conference will be forfeited.

Wi-Fi
Follow the instructions posted on the screens during the gathering time in the Main Arena.

For emergencies 24 hours a day, call Shawn Lapeyrouse at 985-790-0505.  For less urgent matters, call Lift 3:16, Inc. at 985-466-1401. Families may leave messages by calling 985-466-1401.

Health
It is absolutely vital that you drink lots of water throughout the weekend. Water coolers are located just outside of the lobby doors.

First Aid
For all medical needs, please go to the First Aid Station located in the Meeting Room Wing. First Aid is open when the conference site is open. Youth requiring first aid must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the nursing staff.  

Lost and Found
Lost & Found is located at the Central Office. If you realize after the conference that you lost something, please call 985-466-1401 within two weeks to claim your items.

For emergencies 24 hours a day, call Shawn Lapeyrouse at 985-790-0505.  For less urgent matters, call Lift 3:16, Inc. at 985-466-1401. Families may leave messages by calling 985-466-1401.

All participants should exit the arena, in an orderly fashion, via the nearest marked exit.

Group Leaders should also be familiar with the following:

Code Words:  There will be code words issued to you which may come across our Conference App, Remind Text and/or P.A. System.

• Red Alert: Evacuate the premises as quickly as possible through the nearest exit.
• Orange Alert: Evacuate the premises via the lobby doors, in a calm orderly fashion, through the front doors of the civic center.
• Blue Alert: Shelter in place, we are asking you to not leave whichever room you are in (if in a hallway, enter the nearest room as quickly as possible).

All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire.

Appropriate Dress and Speech

• Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriffs.   
• Bikini tops, low cut tops, mini skirts, yoga pants and short shorts are unacceptable.
• Inappropriate or profane attire are not to be worn at any time during the conference.  
• Shirts and shoes are to be worn at all times.   
• Foul and abusive language will not be permitted.

Group leaders and adult chaperones are expected to communicate these expectations to their youth beforehand and to enforce the dress code at the conference.   

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Three Strike Violation
Any participant found to be in violation of the rules and regulations of Franciscan University and the Christian Outreach Office will be disciplined accordingly and will result in a Strike for the group.

• First violation:  A $25 fine is assessed to the group.
• Second violation:  An additional $25 fine is assessed to the group.
• Third violation:  A final $25 fine and possible loss of conference attendance for one year.

Terms
Failure to pay a strike fee will result in three automatic strikes to be paid via the Group Leader.

Should a violation include damage to campus property, the group will be expected to pay for the damage in addition to the applicable Strike Fee.

Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Christian Outreach Office reserve the right to handle disciplinary situations in a way that best serves the overall conference, including removal of a participant from the conference without warning. Should this happen no refund will be given.

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What is Quick Pass?

The “Quick Pass” is our system designed to organize groups and allow safe entry into the Fieldhouse for the Main Sessions. This year’s youth wristband colors are Blue, Yellow, Red, and Green.  Each color will have the opportunity to enter first; this will allow each color a chance to get their favorite seats.

When are Quick Pass tickets available?

Approximately one hour prior to doors opening as posted in your schedule (specific times also in your schedule), student workers in black shirts will be standing at the Bell Tower, to the left of the main entrance to Finnegan Fieldhouse, handing out tickets. Only a chaperone can acquire a ticket. 

How does it work?

Once the chaperone acquires a “Quick Pass Ticket,” you and your group are expected to arrive at the side doors of the Finnegan Fieldhouse to line up no later than 15 minutes prior to the entry time of your color.  See the schedule dedicated to your wristband color for specific entry times. 

Your entire group must be present at the time of entry. Anyone who is not present when your group enters the Fieldhouse will be asked to wait until a designated time.  

Some Rules to Remember

PLEASE READ for our convenience and yours!

• Quick Pass does not allow entry before the doors officially open.
• Tickets are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Only a chaperone can acquire a Quick Pass Ticket.
• Lines, and entry will ALL take place at the side doors of the Fieldhouse.
• A chaperone must present the ticket to a student worker at the time of line up.
• Teens will not be permitted to enter the Fieldhouse without a chaperone, whether they have a ticket or not. Please stay in line with your teens.
• Teens cannot enter or exit the Fieldhouse without a chaperone.
• If some of your teens are not present at the time of entry to the Fieldhouse, they will not be allowed to enter until all other groups with Quick Pass Tickets of the same color have entered (please have everyone in line at the designated time).
• Please remember to be safe and polite while waiting in line and entering the Fieldhouse.