Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to foster classroom safety by defining classroom safety measures. Safety of students is of utmost important to Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC).
Scope:
This policy applies to all DSCC on-ground credit and non-credit courses.
Policy:
Faculty and adjunct faculty are asked to adhere to the following standards of classroom safety.
- Classroom doors should be shut and locked during the official class period.
- For classes needing to relocate permanently or temporarily, the appropriate Dean’s office must be notified before the move is made. Permanent moves must be approved through the appropriate channels and entered into Banner.
- Faculty should inform students of DSCC emergency procedures during the first class period.
Compliance:
All DSCC faculty (including adjunct faculty) and staff must adhere to this policy.
Definitions:
Official Class Period – the assigned time for the course in the official schedule of classes.
Revision History:
Policy written March, 2013; approved by Administrative Council on March 21, 2013. Policy revised October 2016; approved by Administrative Council on November 30, 2016.