Code of Conduct

Northern Marianas College

School of Education

Code of Conduct

The School of Education desires to promote the highest standards of ethical practice and professional behavior of students.  We are committed to providing a learning environment in which students can give of their best and participate freely in college activities.

Northern Marianas College School of Education embraces the values expressed in this code and advocates their observance by its students.

The NMC and SOE policies are designed to:

§  Ensure procedural fairness

§  Encourage all students to meet the standards of conduct, attendance and work performance required by the college.

§  Ensure consistent and just treatment for all regardless of their age, ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief.

§  Ensure that the facts are established and the matter is investigated fully before disciplinary action is taken.

§  Ensure the students know what is expected of them

§  Ensure that students are given access to a fair hearing.

Students at NMC SOE are required to:

• Treat everyone with respect and be considerate to the rights and interests of others.
• Attend classes regularly and punctually and explain to your instructors the reason for a tardy or non-attendance.
• Take personal responsibility for your own learning and work hard to complete all assignments within specified deadlines.
• Take an active part in reviewing progress with your instructor and seek help when you need it.
• Act safely and prevent yourself and others from danger or being at risk, acting always with consideration i.e. Refrain from chewing betel-nut, smoking, and use of cell phones in and around classrooms, dispose of chewing gum and trash in appropriate places, keep identification with you & show it when requested.

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Acknowledgement

I have read the SOE Code of Conduct and I understand it.  I understand and am aware of the expectations of my peers, and myself from the SOE faculty and staff.  As a student of the NMC-SOE, I will respect and adhere to this SOE Code of Conduct.

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