SACS faculty will create a learning environment in which people treat each other with dignity, courtesy and respect, while at the same time promoting an open and critical exchange of ideas. To do this, SACS faculty will be expected to: 

• be knowledgeable about the subject matter;
• be prepared for class with materials and visuals designed with all students in mind, including those with disabilities;
• approach each class with enthusiasm for the learning process and academic inquiry;
• foster an environment of collaborative learning, encouraging active participation rather than passive attendance;
• respect students as individuals, considering each student’s learning style, background, and demands on time;
• set high performance standards and communicate how to achieve them successfully;
• clearly state standards for evaluating student work when assignments are given;
• return student work or respond to student inquiries in a timely fashion;
• honor office hours and be reasonably available at other times; and,
• refrain from using language, humor, or course examples that may be insulting or insensitive.