Be aware that what you do affects those around you. Whether you realize it or not, things like talking or whispering during lecture or musical examples, consistently walking into class late, or even reading the Royal Purple during lecture are disruptive to this atmosphere. I will not tolerate disrespect during group discussions. For more on student expectations, refer to the University of Wisconsin -Whitewater Student Handbook . If someone in the class is interfering with your ability to learn, please come and talk to me.
Respect goes both ways.
For my part, I will respect you all as a class by starting class on time, and being as prepared as I can for each class period. If at any point, you feel that I am not meeting this standard, please come and talk to me. If something we are discussing in class is unclear or confusing, please ask me to explain. I will be available to work with you during office hours, or at other times by arrangement. I will also try to be in class 5-10 minutes early each day.