The students in the Fall 2007 Introduction to the Communication Major Workshop generated the following list of responsibilities that they believe they have as students.

As a student, I have the responsibility to:

• Turn in my assignments on time
• Turn work in on time
• Get my work done, no excuses
• Turn in assignments that are neat and organized
• Stay on topic and help keep the class on point
• Plan ahead, and know when my deadlines are
• Stay organized in the class
• Turn in assignments on time and completed to the best of my ability
• Do all assignments thoroughly
• Turn things in on time
• Keep up with the class
• Come to class prepared
• Come to class prepared so the teacher can teach what he or she expects (and doesn’t have to teach what he or she expects you have learned, example=reading)
• Sit silently listening and not distract other students (phones, food, talking, etc.)
• For me: not eat during a class
• Arrive on time and be prepared for class
• Come to class on time
• Show up to class on time
• Be on time
• Suit up and show up
• Not be habitually late or absent
• Be punctual a majority of the time (90%)
• Be prepared for class everyday
• Come to class prepared: with supplies and reading/assignments completed
• Stay on task
• Come prepared for class
• Respect my instructor
• Pay attention and focus on the class, instructor or whoever is talking
• Pay attention to lectures
• Be polite and considerate
• Treat me teachers and fellow students with respect
• Be respectful and courteous to both my teach and fellow students
• Respect instructor’s opinions and beliefs
• Stay awake during class
• Not sleep during class
• Refrain from neglectfully disturbing other members of the class
• Respect my teachers and fellow students
• Respect my professors’ opinions
• Be courteous
• Not speak out of turn
• Respect the money and time that my teacher and fellow students are putting into the class
• Be polite and courteous to others
• Keep my verbal as well as non-verbal communication in check
• Listen and be attentive during lectures and class time
• Try and put forth my best effort in the class
• Utilize the opportunity for higher education. Not everyone is so fortunate to have the opportunity to receive higher education. Be grateful
• Utilize your time. Be organized and prepared
• Attend most if not all of the class meetings
• Be honest with my teachers and let them know if I have questions
• Seek clarification if I am confused
• Communicate problems in an appropriate forum
• Ask questions when things are unclear or confusing
• Be considerate of other students’ feelings and beliefs
• Include others in group discussions
• Take responsibility for myself when working within groups for class assignments
• Participate and contribute equally in group assignments
• Raise my hand
• Participate
• Participate in class discussions
• Participate and contribute
• Ask questions if I don’t understand
• Seek clarification when needed
• Communicate with your instructors. Keep them in the loop.
• Pay attention and focus on the class, instructor or whoever is talking
• Be aware of me cell phone and keep it silent during class
• Turn off my cell phone before class
• Have phones/pagers turned off
• Pay attention to the grade I have in the class
• Respect my professors’ teaching styles even if I don’t agree with them
• Take responsibility for my education
• Be honest and have integrity. Do your own work. It might sound lame but you really do only cheat yourself. Don’t cheat, don’t steal other peoples, work, copy, plagiarize, etc.
• Take the initiative for your own classes and the completion of your degree. Not one will do it for you
• Be understanding when people don’t meet my expectations
• Hold others accountable for their actions when they violate University rules and regulations that negatively influences our campus community
• Judge myself by the same standards I feel others should follow
• Not be disruptive during class
• Follow and respect course policies
• Become an active learner, fully engaged in both intellectual and human growth
• Treat all members of the campus community with civility, respect and courtesy
• Communicate prior to when I will be missing class, turning in a late assignment, special dates, etc.
• Challenge the teachings if my experience is different or varied for the curriculum being taught
• Act like an adult by being responsible for my actions, decisions, completed coursework, test results, etc.
• Improve with feedback and constructive criticism, striving to turn in improved assignments and going beyond the “standard” required
• Read the instructions for assignments clearly and turn in work as per those instructions. If anything is unclear, to ask for clarification so as to submit the best work possible.
• Examine each topic or question through an objective lens, withholding bias until it is fully explained
• Take my education seriously and make the time I am in class worth it for both myself and the University
• Challenge myself by going beyond what is required for “passing”
• Treat all other students the same regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin
• Not be judgmental of someone who is asking a question that may seem simple or obvious to you but be understanding that they are trying to learn too
• Be sensitive to the fact that there are many different cultures and peoples in the classroom and be respectful when asking delicate questions regarding race, culture, ethnicity, etc.
• Recognize and acknowledge diversity in life experiences, views and opinion
• Complete assignments and adhere to the instruction for such
• Have fun and learn something
• Learn from the class I’m taking, since I’m paying for it
• Take advantage of the amazing opportunity to meet new people, learn new things, and grow as a human being
• Keep my questions serious
• Dress appropriately
• Remember my teacher has a life as well
• Leave my personal problems at the door
• Attend class for the sake of the professor; if he/she is taking the time to teach then I should be there to learn (it might bring satisfaction to the teacher to know that I’m getting something out of it)
• Treat fellow students and teachers as unique individuals
• Be sensitive to different influences (life situation including work, sports, and family/social) affecting other students and teachers
• Refrain from non-constructive criticism (negativity) when engaging other students
• Receive constructive criticism in a constructive, respectful and appropriate manner
• Realize that 10 to 100 other students are in the class and consider this when speaking with the teacher (includes: asking questions, after class, debating the teacher during class)
• Not dominate conversation
• Not have side conversations
• Not talk to fellow students except when instructed to do so
• Separate my social life, and problems that stem from it, from school
• Expect from myself what I expect from fellow students or teachers (in the appropriate context)