Code of Conduct
Each participant is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates learning in the academic environment. This is particularly important for this course as it is self-paced and discussion-centered. Communication with other learners should reflect a professional attitude on the part of the learner; however, “professional” does not mean formal or stilted. Participants are reminded that postings to a discussion forum are similar to e-mail messages in that they lack the visual or audio clues that designate humor. Sarcasm is almost never appropriate and often provokes conflict.
Attitudes and behaviors that nurture character and ethical behavior include but are not limited to the following core values:
- Respect – Showing regard, consideration, and courtesy for the rights and feelings of others and conducting oneself in a mature, professional manner.
- Responsibility – Distinguishing between right and wrong and being held accountable for one’s actions.
- Honesty – Being truthful, respecting the property of others, and demonstrating integrity.
- Self-Discipline – Controlling one’s actions and attitudes so as not to inflict emotional and physical harm on others.
- Netiquette – Engaging in socially acceptable conduct in online or digital environments.
The instructor shall initiate a discussion with a participant when the participant fails to display the attitudes and behaviors described above. Any type of abuse or harassment towards anyone associated with this course will not be tolerated.
Participants will be removed from the course at the discretion of the Instructor at any time due to a Code of Conduct violation.