Respect for Students Clause Samples
The 'Respect for Students' clause establishes a commitment to treating all students with dignity and fairness within the educational environment. It typically requires educators, staff, and administrators to maintain a professional and supportive atmosphere, prohibiting discrimination, harassment, or any form of disrespectful behavior toward students. By setting clear expectations for conduct, this clause helps foster a safe and inclusive learning environment, addressing issues of student mistreatment and promoting positive educational experiences.
Respect for Students. Faculty members shall evidence respect for students’ rights and needs by demonstrating:
a. Patience, fairness, and promptness in the evaluation and discussion of student work,
b. Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs to individual students and their special circumstances where appropriate,
c. Maintenance of contractual obligations to regular and timely office hours, and
d. Sensitivity to the diverse ways students learn, sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of students, and the incorporation of diversity into curriculum where appropriate.