Good students are engaged in the class, often actively participating in discussion. Good students practice personal and academic integrity. They do not cheat on tests or other assignments. They do not lie or make excuses. They complete assignments, projects, papers, and exams in a timely manner.
Good students respect the dignity and opinions of all people.
They do not compromise or demean the dignity of others by taunting, teasing, insulting, sexually harassing or discriminating. They recognize it is their responsibility to communicate any problems or concerns to the appropriate Odessa college personnel, such as instructors, counselors, and coaches. This includes extended absences, health problems, job conflicts, emergencies, incarcerations, family problems, and documented learning disabilities. They follow appropriate procedures if they a grievance. After discussing the problem with the instructor, coach, or counselor first, they proceed in a hierarchical order as diagramed below, following the steps outlined in the Student Right to Due Process, available in full text from the office of the Vice-President for Student Life.