STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
In preparing our students for respective careers in their domain, it is essential that we strive for the highest levels of professionalism. Central to that objective is the development of a respectful and professional atmosphere in and around the classroom. It is expected that both students and professors will treat each other as well as visitors to the faculty with respect and consideration. All students have the right to learn without interference from others. Faculty members have the authority to protect this right by creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning. Towards this end, the management has developed the following Code of Classroom Conduct. Students are required and expected to conduct themselves in a mature and considerate manner. Students should conduct and express themselves in a way that is respectful to all individuals. This includes respecting the rights of others to comment and participate fully in class. Classroom misconduct is any behaviour which disrupts or interferes with the learning environment.
Examples of Classroom Misconduct
Includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Engaging in behaviour that disrupts or interferes with the learning environment. Behaviour such as, but not limited to, talking in class while the faculty member or other students are speaking, using offensive language, creating distractions or disturbances, sleeping, reading unrelated materials, and moving about the classroom is, in many situations, considered disruptive behaviour to the learning process.
- Students and professors must come to class prepared for that day’s topic and ready to engage themselves.
- Using cell phones or other electronic devices that disrupt the learning process or teaching environment. Faculty members have the right to restrict/cease the use of electronic devices in their classrooms.
- Use of laptop should be at the discretion of the professor and should be made clear by him/her. If they are allowed, they should only be used to support that day’s material (i.e., taking notes, using the web as directed by the professor). Checking email, surfing the web for non-class related topics, chatting on the net, or working on other projects are not acceptable forms of behavior.
- Entering the classroom late or leaving the classroom prior to the end of class may be considered a disruption to the learning environment.
Consequences of Classroom Misconduct at the institute
Students engaged in classroom misconduct are subject to classroom penalties and conduct sanctions. Withdrawal from a course does not exempt a student from any pending charges of classroom misconduct.
The faculty member may make a referral to the conduct office for additional investigation and potential institutional sanctions in addition to any one or more of the following penalties which sanctions may be imposed by the faculty member for any classroom misconduct violation.
- Giving a warning – an oral explanation by the institute official of violation and possible consequences if misconduct continues;
- Dismissal from the remaining class time during which the infraction occurs;
- Dismissal from the remaining class time during which the infraction occurs, with required meeting with designated college employee (faculty member, Department Head, or Associate Dean) prior to returning to class;
- Assignment of a reduced or failing grade on an assignment, paper, project or exam;
- Reduction in the final grade for the course;
- Required meeting with the faculty member and/or a college official if necessary.
If the offense is egregious, threatening or repeated, the Director of Student Life and Conduct or designee may impose a temporary/permanent suspension pending investigation.