Academic Decorum
The learning environment involves an exchange of ideas and an exploration of concepts between faculty and students and a certain level of decorum facilitates that learning environment. In order to create an effective learning environment, students pledge to:
- Come to class prepared. This includes careful reading of assignments, being prepared to participate in discussions and completing any assignments that are due.
- Be attentive and responsive in class
- Respect fellow students’ opinions and ideas
- Contribute to the class by making topic-specific comments as appropriate
- Offer critiques and alternative ideas in a non-condescending manner
- Provide a fair share of work to group projects and team activities
Examples of disruptive behaviors to avoid include:
- Talking, sleeping, or otherwise distracting members of the class
- Using electronic devices in class without permission or in a manner that disrupts the class or other students
- Exhibiting argumentative or attention-seeking behavior
- Failing to show respect or act with civility