The Culture of the Class

Mutual Respect
I expect that each of us will treat others with respect. In addition, students at MCTC are expected to act in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. Please take a few minutes to read it. In our interactions online, we will observe MCTC’s policy on classroom conduct. Discussions may sometimes become heated. It’s ok to disagree with classmates or instructor, but I expect we will all express our thoughts in a civil and respectful manner. Insulting or demeaning comments or behavior are not tolerated at this college.

Drug & Alcohol Policy
MCTC is a drug and alcohol-free campus. Please take a minute to read the policy in the Student Handbook.

Access for Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability you feel may interfere with your success in this course, please discuss it with me. If you are working with MCTC's Office for Students with Disabilities, you may be entitled to certain accommodations, such as extra time on assignments. As described in the Student Handbook, "The college shall make reasonable accommodations to ensure access to programs, services, and activities as required by law." If you need assistance to access college programs, services, or activities, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities in T-2400, 612-659-6733 (voice) or 612-659-6731 (TTY). Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the rights provided thereunder, is available from Jane Larson, Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity
MCTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. If you feel you've been harassed or discriminated against because of your race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission, contact the Director of Legal Affairs in K-1300, 612-659-6319.

Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by state and federal law. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.  Any student who feels she or he has been the target of sexual harassment may file a complaint with the Director of Legal Affairs in K-1300, 612-659-6319.