CONDUCT CODE

The Center for Academic Development has a Code of Conduct for all students enrolled in any Academic Foundations course, workshop, study group and tutorial sessions.

The staff at CAD believes that all students are entitled to learn in an appropriately professional atmosphere. Students must be allowed to receive the most from their educational environment. The guidelines below will ensure that students receive the maximum benefit of instruction without unnecessary disruptions to their concentration and learning.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, professional manner. We expect students to demonstrate respect for all others in the room, including instructors, other students and visitors.

Lack of respect towards the teacher and/or students will not be permitted. The disruptive student will be reprimanded according to the severity and frequency of his/her actions.

Violations of the Code will be addressed in accordance with College Policies listed in the catalog.

EXPECTATIONS
[ PARTICIPATION ] [ PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE ] [ ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ]

EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPATION WHILE IN CLASS

• Students are expected to bring all materials to every class – textbooks, notebooks, writing implements, calculators (if necessary), diskettes (if necessary), rulers (if necessary) and other items as requested by the instructor.
• Students are expected to attend class having completed homework assignments (collected and not collected).
• Students are expected to remain in class for the entire time. Students will be dismissed by the instructor. Therefore, no students should start putting their books away at any time.
• Students are expected to participate in class. This includes exercises to be done at your desk or on the board. It also includes asking questions and answering questions.
• Students are expected to take an active role in their learning – one way is to take notes.
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EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE WHILE IN CLASS

• Students must have their cell phones turned off at the beginning of class. Students are expected not to leave the class to answer a phone call unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
• Cell phones must be put away (in a purse, book bag) or clipped onto clothing.
• Students are expected not send or read text messages during any time in the class.
• If a break is given during class, then you must take care of personal business at that time. If a break is not given, then students are expected to take care of personal business before or after class, or when there is class work being done at the desks. Students are expected not to leave the class while the instructor is giving a lecture.
• Students are expected to refrain from inappropriate displays such as loud yawning, continuous sighing, and so forth.
• Students are expected not to lay their heads on the desk or fall asleep.
• Students are expected not to eat during class. You may not leave the class during lecture to get something to drink or eat.
• Students are expected not to talk during lecture, pass notes, do other assignments or groom themselves during class.
• Standard English will be spoken at all times. Slang is not acceptable.
• Obscene or abusive language will absolutely not be tolerated in class.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity. Copying homework assignments is a form of cheating. Students who are found to have cheated will receive a “0” for that assignment. Cheating on a test or quiz is not accepted. Students who are found to have cheated will receive a “0” for test or quiz. Furthermore, a report of the incident will be forwarded to the Dean of Faculty. A second incident may result in failure in the course and will be brought before the Judiciary Board.
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