Team membership is not cast in stone. For sufficient reason, a student may resign from a team with the permission of the instructor. All work completed to that time will be considered team property. Students who so elect may continue the course independently. A student may be dismissed from a team for serious and repeated violation of its policy.
Dismissal is a serious step.
Team members are advised to develop clear standards which are binding on their colleagues. Violation of these standards must be called to the attention of recalcitrants who should be given an opportunity to improve. When substantial and continuing evidence of disregard for team standards exists, a majority of the team may elect to dismiss a member. Dismissal is to be preceded by a formal vote at a team meeting, due process observed, and after consultation with the instructor. The dismissed team member must be notified in writing.