Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2025–2026 126 Classroom Behavior Talking during lectures to those nearby is disturbing to others who desire to hear the lecture. The instructor may dismiss anyone from class who is involved in disruptive behaviors while in class or laboratory. Hats, other than religious cover, are not to be worn indoors. Food and drinks are not permitted in the classrooms, auditorium, laboratories, or library. Netiquette In a traditional classroom, students are reminded that behavior that disrupts the class or interferes with other students and their ability to learn is unacceptable. Any person engaged in disruptive behavior receives a written warning from the instructor. Students who continue to engage in disruptive behavior after this warning may be administratively withdrawn from the course. Similarly, in an online course, any electronic postings, emails, or electronic messages that disrupt the class or interfere with learning goals and objectives are unacceptable. Electronic communication—the backbone of online courses—must be civil, respectful, and cordial at all times. Any posting that disrupts or interferes with learning will be removed, and the author of the posting will receive a written warning. A second disruptive posting will cause the author to be administratively withdrawn from the course. If a class or meeting uses the Zoom platform for delivery, students must have their cameras turned on with a live view and no Zoom background. Social Media Social media outlets are a great tool when used in a way that fosters learning and enhances the educational experience of its participants. The ACON prohibits the posting of messages or photos that incite lawless action, are an expression of intent to inflict physical, emotional harm upon members of the college’s students or faculty body, or that are a violation of any law prohibiting discrimination, defamation, or are otherwise unlawful. Students are prohibited from uploading text, messages, chats, or photos of course and exam content, faculty-generated course content, simulation scenarios, or educational materials that are used exclusively for the educational purposes of courses offered at the ACON. Students are also prohibited from posting videos/photos of patients, patient care areas, or any other patient care materials. Similarly, any videos or photos that capture students, who are actively enrolled in the ACON, engaging in the aforementioned activities, especially while in college uniform, will be subject to sanctions delineated in the student handbook. Usage of the name and/or signage of the college or university in any of these contexts is also prohibited. Drug Screening The ACON maintains affiliation agreements with many healthcare institutions. These affiliation agreements allow for student clinical experiences within these institutions. All ACON programs are clinical, and all students are subject to drug and alcohol screenings. Random drug and alcohol screenings may be required by the ACON, and/or at the request of these institutions, prior to entering the facility and at any time throughout students’ tenure as ACON students. Additionally, students may
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