October 28: D75 "Classroom Conduct"

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Currently, D75 “Classroom Conduct” is listed in the Faculty Handbook as an information item. Due to the significant nature of D75, the Policy Committee has determined it should be classified as a policy. In addition, faculty have requested greater authority and guidance on appropriately addressing disruptive classroom conduct/behavior.

In addition to placing D75 in the new policy format, the proposed changes to D75 are highlighted in red in the attached draft and are described below:

• Require the course syllabus to include expectations for appropriate conduct and consequences for disruptive behavior.
• Describe a progressive approach for addressing disruptive behavior.
• Address mandatory reporting of hate/bias/bullying or Title IX violations.
• Document interventions and disruptive behavior.
• Authorize faculty to include unexcused absences due to disruptive behavior in consideration of dropping a student from a course.