UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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f.Other DistractingBehaviors
• Using cellular phones, pagers, text messaging iPods, MP3 players,
laptops, etcwhile class is in sessionwhen asked not to
• Arriving late to class, especiallyon test dates
• Creatingexcessivenoise frompackingupbefore classhas ended
• Dressing inappropriately as to causeother studentsor instructors to
bedistracted (i.e. wearingpajamas, indecent exposure, or offensive
wordson clothing)
• Bringing children to class
• Eating in class
FACULTYRESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty are to establish expectations for student course behavior. Faculty
should set the tone for expected course behavior at the beginning of each term.
This is best achieved by directly addressing policies regarding attendance,
tardiness, decorum, studentmisconduct, withdrawal policies, and by referring the
student to the CSU Student Code of Conduct. Faculty should remind students
that any disruption of a positive learning environment in the classroom or actions
which impede theability of other students to learnor theability of theprofessor to
teach isa violation of the student conduct code.
Faculty should state in writing CSU’s Disruptive Student Policy and any
other course policies in their syllabi. Faculty should clarify the definition of
student misconduct, citing specific examples of misconduct that would result in
disciplinary action. Disruptive behavior includes but is not limited to intoxication,
belligerent, abusive (physically or verbally), profane, distracting, and/or
threatening behavior. More subtle forms of behavior may also negatively impact
the teaching-learning process. Some examples include: inappropriate attire,
eating during class time, and unwillingness to participate in educational activities,
in some cases, may significantly impact the instructor’s ability to conduct the
class. Amore comprehensive list of specific suggested example behaviors can
be found in the
any statement beyond the
above regarding disruptive behavior should be clarified in course documents
including the syllabus.
Faculty should also provide students with an opportunity to clarify course
policies and issues.
Faculty has the authority and responsibility to maintain a positive learning
environment in the classroom. Faculty should remember that discussion and
expression of all views relevant to the subject matter are permitted in the
classroom, subject only to the responsibility of the instructor to maintain order.
However, student behavior that disrupts the ability of other students to learn or
impedes the ability of the professor to teach is a violation of the student code
conduct and should be addressed. To maintain classroom order, the faculty
member has the right and responsibility to take the steps he or she deems
necessary and reasonable, including private or public requests that the
student(s) refrain fromdisruptivebehavior.
Faculty members also have the responsibility to respond to students in a
calm and objective manner. Even in the face of inappropriate behavior, it is
imperative for faculty to maintain a professional and controlled demeanor with
students in order to facilitate constructive interactions.
A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding
classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities
may be dismissed from a course for the remainder of the semester. A student is
entitled to due process (see “Conduct Process”) andwill be afforded such rights
as soon as possibleby theprocesses described below. If found in violation of the
