Remember that as a faculty member, you have the right to establish and enforce reasonable behavioral standards for each of your classes. Here are some suggestions:

• Include course and behavioral expectations in the syllabus.
• On the first day of class discuss these expectations with your class. You will find that most students are often the strongest supporters of classroom decorum.
• Draw up a “contract’ on both classroom behavior and standards of academic integrity. Require students to read and sign it the first week of class. Suggested language for this “contract” is included at the end of this document.
• Serve as a role model and exhibit the type of behavior you expect from students. Respond to inappropriate remarks in a professional manner.