16. College Policies

16.7. Student conduct in lectures and classes

Aim:
To significantly reduce—ideally eliminate—disruptive behaviour during teaching sessions.

Minimum Standards of Behaviour

While instruction is in progress, students must not:

  • Speak without being recognised by the instructor
  • Use mobile phones
  • Use laptops for non-academic purposes
  • Arrive late to the lecture room

These four rules represent the minimum standard for acceptable conduct and must be enforced across all courses.

Instructor Authority and Additional Disruptions

Disruptive behaviour may take other forms beyond those listed above. This policy is intended to support instructors’ authority, not limit their professional judgement. Instructors are encouraged to address any behaviour that negatively affects the learning environment.

Further Guidance

For more information, please refer to:


Code of Student Discipline
Code of Conduct Policy