Use of Telephones

Classes will not be interrupted for incoming calls for students and messages will not be taken, except in emergency situations. Students should make employers, relatives, or anyone who may try to reach them at the College aware of these rules. In case of an emergency, the staff will make every effort to relay information to students. Emergency messages for students will be forwarded to the dean of student affairs, or the designee for evenings, who will handle the situation accordingly. Those calling in an emergency may be asked to state the nature of the emergency, give a name, and return telephone number. If warranted, the dean of student affairs, or designee for evenings, will locate the student’s schedule and forward the message to security. The only place a student can be located is in class. There is no paging or intercom system at the College.

When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, cell phones and pagers should be turned off in classrooms and not be visible during class. This ensures no interruption of instruction. Students are not permitted to talk or text on cell phones during class.