Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Right

Students have a right to expect the teacher to come to class organized, prepared, and ready to teach on that day.
Students have a right to expect papers and tests to be returned within a reasonable time (generally within one week).

Students have a right to ask the teacher questions about grades, assignments, projects, or other issues (some questions may be better addressed during office hours than during class hours).

Students have a right to expect the teacher to maintain office hours and be available during those hours; or to set up an appointment where scheduling conflicts exist.

Students have a right to expect the teacher to listen closely to what students have to say and to encourage and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect for differing views in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Students have a responsibility to participate in their own learning.

Students have a responsibility to come to class having done the reading, prepared to discuss the topic assigned.

Students have a responsibility to submit papers and assignments on time.

Students have a responsibility to ask questions when they need more information about the subject matter, or about assignments, grading or other concerns.

Students have a responsibility to talk with and listen to each other in an attitude of mutual respect for differing opinions.