Classroom Expectations, Ethics, and Decorum

The following principles of attitude and behavior apply to all learning environments involving Theatre Program students. The Theatre Program expects students to: 

  • come to every class on time, prepared, and ready to work. 
  • support all colleagues and take an active interest in their work. 
  • maintain an attentive attitude throughout class. 
  • respect all classroom and rehearsal spaces by keeping them clean and damage-free. 
  • refrain from bringing food and drink – with the exception of bottled water – into any theatre, classroom, or studio unless as part of an official Theatre Program event. 
  • not smoke in any Columbia University building. 
  • refrain from the following behaviors:
    • harassment of other students, faculty, or staff
    • negative or disrespectful attitude
    • unprofessional behavior (including texting or web surfing during class)
    • unethical academic conduct
    • plagiarism or cheating
    • intentionally endangering the well-being of another student, faculty, staff, or audience member