[Insert date]
Dear [insert name],
I have spoken to you several times about your behavior in [enter class name and
CCID].
Your behavior has caused a disruption to the learning environment by distracting the
students and myself when you [Describe behavior. For example, talk excessively,
make inappropriate comments, continue texting during class despite several
warnings, etc.].
This letter serves as a warning that your behavior is inappropriate for a college
classroom, unacceptable, and violates the Standards of Conduct established by Citrus
College Board Policy 5500 (See attached copy). In addition to conforming to the
Standards of Conduct, I expect you to treat me and your classmates with the same
courtesy and respect that you would like to be given. If you are disruptive again and
continue to violate the Standards of Conduct, I will suspend you from my class for two
class periods. Upon doing so, I will report the matter to [insert name of Dean] the Dean
of [Division Name] and to the Dean of Students, Dr. Maryann Tolano-Leveque, for
possible disciplinary action as per Administrative Procedure 5520, which may include a
reprimand, disciplinary probation, disciplinary suspension, summary suspension, or
expulsion.
My goal is to maintain a positive learning environment for all students. I hope you will
join me in achieving this goal. Please see me on [insert date/time. For example,
Monday, August 19, 2016 at 2 p.m.] so we can discuss how your behavior prompted
this warning.
Sincerely,
(Instructor’s Signature)
(Instructor’s typed name)
(Instructor’s Department)
Copy: (Division Dean)
Dr. Maryann Tolano-Leveque, Dean of Students
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
INSTRUCTOR WARNING LETTER