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, the university expects students to:
1.    Be prepared for class. This includes careful reading of assignments, being prepared to participate in discussions and completing any assignments due.
2.    Be attentive and responsive.
3.    Respect fellow students’ opinions and ideas.
4.    Contribute to the class by making topic-specific comments, as appropriate.
5.    Offer critiques and alternative ideas in a non-condescending manner.
6.    Provide a fair share of work to group projects and team activities.
7.    Students should always exhibit good digital citizenship such as:

•    Responding to others in a respectful way
•    Using appropriate language on posts (i.e. Professional and no foul language)
•    If posting pictures, making sure they are appropriate and that you have permission.

Behaviors that students must avoid include:
1.    Talking, sleeping, or otherwise distracting members of the class.
2.    Using electronic devices in class without permission or in a manner that disrupts the class or other students.
3.    Exhibiting argumentative or attention-seeking behavior.
4.    Failing to act with civility.
5.    For online courses, exhibiting disrespect and poor digital citizenship.