We're here to learn; and participating in our daily class meetings is a precondition for our learning process. For this reason there are four (4) participation expectations.

First, you are expected to attend class. Any student missing at least 10% of our class meetings will be considered "excessively absent," in violation of the college's "Attendance policy," and expected to attend an office meeting to determine if the student will be dropped from the class.

Second, you are expected to attend class promptly. Tardiness is a form of disruption. If you are tardy, you are expected to comply with any instructor directives, which may include an after-class meeting, sitting in front of class, or leaving class. If you are tardy and find a note on the classroom door, you are expected to comply with the directions on the note. Any student failing to comply with a directive or repeatedly disrupting the class will be suspended from class as defined in the college's Rules and Regulations: http://www.santarosa.edu/for_students/rules-regulations/ . Any class meeting during which a student is asked to leave or from which a student is suspended will count as an absence.

Third, you are expected to behave in a way that is consistent with the college's Academic Integrity policies, Discrimination policies, Sexual Harassment policies, and Student Conduct policies: http://www.santarosa.edu/for_students/rules-regulations/ . Please note: "Disruptive behavior" includes any behavior that distracts the instructor or any student (including you) from the course's stated educational tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, 1- tardiness, 2- leaving the room during class, 3- use of a cell phone or other electronic equipment, 4- eating, 5- "side talking," and 6- passing notes. If you are disruptive, you are expected to comply with any instructor directives, which may include an after-class meeting, seat relocation, or leaving class. Any student failing to comply with a directive or repeatedly disrupting the class will be suspended from class as defined in the college's Rules and Regulations. Any class meeting during which a student is asked to leave or from which a student is suspended will count as an absence.

Fourth, our class is a facilitated classroom learning experience. While electronic devices can be useful for note-taking, they are distracting to the students using them, the students nearby, and often the instructor. As a result, once class begins, electronic devices may not be used in class. Exceptions will be granted for students who have accommodation needs or other warranted and responsible requests. Any student failing to meet these expectations will be suspended from class.

Please remember, our classroom is for the purpose of learning. The moment you enter the classroom you are expected to comply with our class's participation policies.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask at the start of class, during an office visit, or by emailing me.