Rucker Classroom REQUIREMENTS:   Based on Professional Standards

SJSU students are always asked to be respectful, open-minded, willing listeners
and learners when it comes to experiencing people from different cultures and/or those
with different perspectives. Candor is always encouraged in Rucker class discussions. 
It’s OK to ask for clarifications from other students and to respectfully challenge viewpoints.
Personal attacks and inappropriate language are NOT allowed.
Students who do not comply fully may be asked to leave Professor Rucker’s classroom.
 

RUCKER CLASS STRICT ENFORCEMENT

Each of you are preparing for some career position in the future.
Professionals know basic workplace rules and regulations, established by the company or administrators,
are not usually negotiable. Professionals working at all levels are expected to understand,
accept and fully comply with all basic workplace directives. Penalties for violations can range from
mild reprimands to docking of pay, suspensions or job termination depending on the severity of infractions.
Identifying the DOs & DON’Ts is something you must learn to do while in college.
 

In Professor Rucker’s Classes….These rules are based on this concept and will be enforced:

10 Minute Classroom Arrival Rule: Don’t ever be a disruption or distraction.
No student may enter Prof. Rucker’s classroom 10 minutes after class starts.
Such disruptions may result in the tardy student being asked to leave.
If a tardy student fails to comply with the directive to leave the room, that student’s class participation
grade can be automatically forfeited, with no make-up opportunity. Be on time.
 

Laptops used in class must stay focused on authorized class related materials and discussions.
Random surfing, e-mailing and all other online activities are never permitted during class time.  
Expect no additional advisories or warnings. Those identified in violation of this rule will be identified
in class and told to meet with Professor Rucker during office hours to learn of the penalty which could
range from a grade reduction, an overall class participation grade forfeiture, or suspension from class.
 

NO e-mailing "I'm out Sick" messages. NO homework sent by e-mail or submitted outside of class time
to Prof. Rucker without his prior consent. No credit will be given or noted.
Call Professor Rucker’s office to explain you are sick, and ask for an excused absence. 408-924-3272
Not all requests for an excused absence will be granted. SJSU policies regarding illness and family
emergencies are accepted. Documentation confirmation may be requested by Prof. Rucker.
Repeated problems and excuses could result in an incomplete or failing course grade for the student.
Never ask others to inform Prof. Rucker of your illness or absence.

NO grades should be sent by e-mail or posted online for students. SJSU Privacy concerns.

 
If a Rucker class is assigned a separate e-mail address.
Prof. Rucker must FIRST give permission, in advance,
before any interaction, correspondence or homework may be sent to the class assigned e-mail account.
Unauthorized e-mailed materials are not acceptable and are given no credit.


Deadlines for all project, written or production, are always absolute. No excuses.
Do what is asked andexpected of all students.
Expect NO extensions. Ask for no special privileges.

 
Never expect late assignments to be accepted.
“I worked hard on this” is no excuse if you have missedthe required time and way
 to turn in an assignment. If you want it to be counted, present it as requested.

Extra credit may be offered, but never ever expect it. Prioritize doing your best on all required class
 assignments, and meet designated deadlines always. “Extra Credit” is not a professional world concept.

ETHICAL VIOLATONS WHICH SPEAK TO INDIVIDUAL INTEGRITY:

False reporting of information, unacceptable conduct or persistent unexcused
absenteeism are not acceptable and will result in a grade penalty.
Students may receive a failing project grade and or a failing overall course grade.

False representation of any production work required ( audio, video or editing done by someone
other than the student in the class) is a serious ethical violation. Without prior permission by Professor

Rucker granting special assistance, a student could forfeit anywhere from a
project/assignment grade to an overall course grade.

Students are responsible for dropping courses by the SJSU semester deadline date.
Never expect Professor Rucker to do this for you.

The BOTTOMLINE…Conduct yourself in a professional and honorable manner at all times.
Listen well in class & take accurate notes.
Ask clarifying questions in class. Don’t wait to do it later. Do it right and thoroughly the first time.

Do what is expected of you and all students. Don’t wait for someone to tell you think it through for yourself.
 

Never ever expect special privileges

When in doubt about anything class related,
SPEAK UP in class. Don’t ever assume you can find out later

or get the clarification you need from a classmate.  Your classroom teacher is your most reliable source.

You are paying for a class seat…USE IT to the fullest.

Never ever assume anything.
Like the old saying about that word and its spelling…

When you say  “ASSUME” you could make an “ASS” out of “U” and “ME.”

Thank you.