Classroom Behavior

1.22 | Classroom Behavior

1.22.A | West Texas A&M University supports the principle of freedom of expression for both instructors and students. The University respects the rights of instructors to teach and students to learn. Maintenance of these rights requires classroom conditions that do not impede their exercise. Classroom behavior that seriously interferes with either (1) the instructor's ability to conduct the class or (2) the ability of other students to profit from the instructional program will not be tolerated. An individual engaging in disruptive classroom behavior may be subject to disciplinary action through the Student Conduct process.

1.22.B | When a student's behavior in a class is so seriously disruptive as to compel immediate action, the instructor has the authority to remove a student from the class on an interim basis, and report the incident to the Office of Community Standards to be adjudicated through the Student Conduct process.

1.22.C | Members of the faculty and staff may outline responsible dress and grooming standards in their syllabus within their respective classrooms, laboratories, and offices, to ensure safety for specific activities.