As we think critically about these issues, we are creating and fostering our own community of scholars in which we can generate and share intellectual, creative, and thoughtful ideas. It further requires that as participants of this community, we take responsibility for and be self-reflective about our words and deeds. Strict compliance with the George Mason University Honor Code and Sexual Harassment Policy.
Faculty assumes student familiarity with both.
It means listening carefully and thoughtfully to others as well as carefully and thoughtfully formulating one's own ideas. It means creating and maintaining a non-threatening space in which all members are encouraged to speak their ideas and beliefs. Interaction, engagement, and enthusiasm with and for our learning community. The success of a seminar approach to learning depends on all members of the community consistently being prepared and enthusiastic participants. This means all reading and other assignments must be done before class or otherwise on time.