LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Student-Faculty Covenant

This (draft) covenant proposes some guidelines and expectations for our work and relationships in the program, Local Knowledge.

-We will listen carefully and respectfully to each other.

-We will communicate directly and respectfully.

-We will respect and value differences of belief, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, class background, region, age, and experience.

-We will work together to solve problems and conflicts.

As a student in Local Knowledge, I accept the following responsibilities:

-Being an active learner; actively contributing to our learning community.

-Attending all classes, on time. (If I am sick or have an emergency, I will call my seminar faculty. More than 2 unexcused absences per quarter, or persistent lateness, may result in loss of credit.)

-Completing assigned work, and submitting it on time. (Late assignments will only be accepted only at the discretion of the faculty.)

-Participating fully in all program activities

-Attentive listening to faculty, fellow students, guests, and community hosts and collaborators; careful note-taking; participation in seminar discussions and class critiques.

-Attending evaluation conferences during week 11 of each quarter, completing interim self-evaluations and faculty evaluations, and a final self-evaluation and faculty evaluation.

As a faculty member in Local Knowledge I accept the following responsibilities:

-Preparing course materials, lectures, and workshops.

-Communicating expectations clearly.

-Returning assignments in a timely fashion.

-Careful, respectful listening to students' ideas, issues, and concerns.

-Completing interim and final evaluations.

-Guiding student learning; Supporting student project work by setting clear guidelines, providing skills instruction where possible, and offering critical feedback.

-Being accessible, maintaining regular office hours.

-Try to end class on time.

-Create e-mail distribution list and post message if class is cancelled.