Professional Code of Conduct and Student Responsibilities

“[The] Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct is intended to identify the basic rights, responsibilities, and expectations of all students and student groups to serve as a guide for the overall student experience at Indiana University. Every Indiana University student is responsible for reading and understanding this Statement, as well as other expectations identified by individual schools or organizations relevant to an academic major, professional field, or on-campus residence.

“The purposes of Indiana University include the advancement of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the promotion of the general well-being of society. As a community, we share a dedication to maintaining an environment that supports trust, respect, honesty, civility, free inquiry, creativity, and an open exchange of ideas. By accepting membership in this community, an individual neither surrenders rights nor escapes fundamental responsibilities as a citizen, but acquires additional rights as well as responsibilities to the entire university community.

“Individual rights are best protected by a collective commitment to mutual respect. A student who accepts admission to Indiana University agrees to:

• be ethical in his or her participation in the academic community,

• take responsibility for what he or she says and does,

• behave in a manner that is respectful of the dignity of others, treating others with civility and understanding,

• use university resources and facilities in appropriate ways consistent with their purpose and in accordance with applicable polices.” The Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Copyright 2005 The Trustees of Indiana University

Specific E370 Expectations: Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while participating in the course. This includes any time when the student is engaged with a member of the E370 teaching team or other current E370 students. Violations of professionalism include, but are not limited to:

• accessing e-mail during class

• surfing the web during class

• reading the newspaper during class

• sleeping during class

• ignoring requests for quiet and attention

• arriving for class late

• packing up and/or leaving class early

• being absent for more than 25% of the class sessions without providing documentation with a legitimate reason for being absent

• working on material for another course during class

• exhibiting disrespect for the instructor or classmates

• disruptive behavior in class–e.g. carrying on conversations or being excessively noisy

• engaging in any activity that prevents any student from fully participating in class.

Penalties: Excessive violations of professionalism will result in a reduction of up to 10% of your total percent for the course, which will lower your letter grade.