UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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Note:
Violators of any of these regulationsmay be prosecuted under Federal or
StateCriminal Codeand statutes.
Appendix A:
Possible Examples of Disruptive Behavior and Faculty
Responsibilities
PossibleExamplesof DisruptiveBehavior
Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to, the possible examples listed
below. The examples are deemed appropriate by each individual instructor as
they establish their unique learning environment.
a. Non-PermittedCommunicationduringClassroom Instruction
• Talkingwhile the instructor is talking
• Talking before being recognized by the instructor (i.e. blurting out
information)
• Talking without permission during classroom instruction (i.e. side
conversationswith an individual or inagroup)
b. ExcessiveCommunicationduringClassroom Instruction
• Monopolizing classroomdiscussions
• Failing to respect the rights of other students to express their
viewpoints
• Constant questions or interruptions which interferewith instructor’s
presentation
• Inordinateor inappropriatedemands for timeor attention
c. Overt Inattentiveness
• Sleeping in class
• Preventing others from concentratingon classroom instruction
• Workingon tasks not associatedwith the current class, i.e., reading
a newspaper, doing homework fromanother class, etc.
d. Personal Attacks
•
Engaging inabusiveormean spirited criticism of another student or
an instructor
•
Questioningan instructor’sauthority in front of the class
•
Continuing to insist on speakingwith an instructor during classroom
instruction
e. ThreateningBehaviors
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Verbally abusing an instructor or student (i.e. cursing, taunting,
badgering, intimidation or extremely loud talking directed at a
particular person)
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Threatening to physically harm an instructor, student, or self
through verbal or bodygestures
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Intimidating through bodygestures and/or posture
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Refusal to complywith facultydirection
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Harassment of instructor or other students
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Intoxication (perceived)
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Useof profanity or pejorative language
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Physical violence
