Suggested Faculty Expectations

Faculty should consider composing and sharing something like this list for each class...

My expectations...

• I expect you to show civility and human concern for each of those with whom you work and study while presenting a positive attitude and professional demeanor. This includes such things as remaining alert (and awake!) in class, respecting and never interrupting others, limiting private conversations, and keeping phones and pagers off.

• I expect that you will arrive to class on time and, if you must miss class, to let me know in advance by an e-mail or telephone call.

• When you do arrive late, I expect you to take your seat quietly, not disrupting the class, and join us as soon as you are able.

• Just as you can expect me to be prepared, I expect you to come to class prepared, having read the assignment beforehand and having thought about how you can participate in that day's discussion.

• I expect you to work with your team members and obtain their input when working on group exercises and projects. I also expect you to know when it is not appropriate to work with others and to ask me if there is any question about collaboration.

• I expect you to understand that this class is a dynamic one, with disagreements, but with respect.

• I expect you to be truthful and honest in all that you do. Work you submit will meet the academic honesty standards of Cal Poly Pomona.

• I expect that you will appreciate the diversity of our campus and respect the rights of each member.

• I expect that you will contact me with questions, concerns, or issues which need to be addressed. We are a team and I expect you to be my team mate, as I am yours.

• I expect you to enjoy our class and time together.

• I expect you to hold me to these same high standards.