Statement of Academic Expectations

In deciding to attend the University of Arkansas, a student becomes a part of an academic community. As a part of this community, a student makes the choice to devote the necessary time and intellectual energy to ensure success in this competitive environment. The lessons that are learned at the U of A will ensure that one can face and overcome future challenges and continue to be an integral part of today's thinking society.

Instructors and students have a right to an educational environment that is supportive of the learning process. It is the responsibility of instructors to create and maintain this environment. It is the responsibility of the student to act in a manner appropriate for the classroom and adhere to behavioral standards and expectations.

This guide is designed to provide faculty and staff at the University of Arkansas with sound principles for dealing with disruptive behavior, whether occurring in the classroom or elsewhere in the university environment.

Both students and faculty members should ensure that the Principles of the University, specifically, the foundational ideas of integrity, mutual respect, inquiry, citizenship, and connection remain at the forefront of all discussions, interactions and behaviors that occur in the classroom and beyond. Our faculty and academic support services are at a students' disposal to aid them along, but the primary responsibility in guaranteeing success lies with the student.