LibGuides: UMass Lowell's First Year Writing Program: Classroom Conduct

Offering students clearly stated expectations for classroom conduct is not a syllabus requirement, but it is beneficial to both the instructor and the students when the instructor defines inappropriate classroom behaviors as well as consequences for violating classroom etiquette guidelines. This can be a place to set the tone for adult exchanges throughout the semester. If you ever have a concern about a student’s behavior in class, please speak up right away. For public safety emergencies, contact x44-911; for non-emergency concerns, contact Katherine or raise a conduct flag in Starfish. Students do not see conduct flags raised in SiS, but if you make a note of your concern, the Dean of Students’ Office will follow up.

EXAMPLE #1
Students are expected to exhibit professional and respectful behavior that is conducive to a mutually beneficial learning environment in the classroom. Examples of inappropriate behavior include: text-messaging, listening to music, cell phone use (other than the campus alert system), late arrivals, early departures, use of laptops for other than class purposes, disrespectful comments or behavior, intentional disruptions, failure to follow faculty directives. Please set mobile phones to silent during the duration of class.
Students in violation of these standards may be asked to leave.

EXAMPLE #2
In this class, and in all classes at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, students are expected to exhibit professional and respectful behavior that is conducive to a mutually beneficial learning environment in the classroom. Examples of inappropriate behavior include: text messaging, listening to music, cell phone use (other than the campus alert system), late arrivals, early departures, use of laptops for other than class purposes, disrespectful comments or behavior, intentional disruptions, failure to follow faculty directives. Students in violation of these standards may be asked to leave class and/or be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.