In thinking about how to increase both your learning of the course content and my enjoyment of teaching each and every one of you this semester, I have come to the conclusion that I need to make my expectations of your in class behavior as clear as I can. At the same time, however, I will try to make equally clear that which you can expect of me. I will start with me. I will be on time for class, even if I have not slept the night before and even if I have a cold. If I don't show up, and no one else is there in my place, then I am dead.
Funeral attendance is optional.
Students are to be treated with respect. When they have questions, I need to answer them to the best of my ability. I may say that questions are not relevant to the content of this course, but not that they are stupid questions. I will not knowingly embarrass students during class. I don't know who they are yet.