They demonstrate respect for the student as an individual, and adhere to their proper role as intellectual guide and counselor. They make every reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and to assure that their evaluation of students reflects their true merit. They respect the confidential nature of the relationship between professor and student. They avoid exploitation of students for their private advantage and acknowledge significant assistance from them. They protect their academic freedom.
Students are partners in the teaching-learning experience.
Their active participation in class discussions, and effective use of the faculty member's time during office hours, can help the faculty member adjust to special needs of the class. Regular class attendance is essential. Grades are an integral part of academic evaluation and fairness in grading requires the detection and suppression of dishonesty in academic work. The University of Alabama is committed to maintaining equal opportunities in education and employment. It supports an environment of ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity and provides facility and program accessibility to disabled persons.