They are the reason for the university's existence, and should be the focus of the university's efforts. Research is essential to a university education. Students receive the best, most current education in an active and enthusiastic research environment. Whenever research is given a higher priority than education however, the university has lost sight of its purpose and its goal. Students have rights granted to them because they have paid tuition to receive an education.
Students have the right to be taught in an understandable manner.
The purpose of the teacher in a classroom is to help students to understand the course material, not to cause confusion. Students have the right to ask questions, and to clarify their understanding without being harassed or embarrassed by the teacher. Students have the right to maintain a dialog with their teacher, because this dialog is education. Class size should never grow so large that this dialog is prevented. Students have the right to receive their education from high quality teachers who are experts in their field.